Post FDU - Purdue coach Matt Painter

Purdue coach Matt Painter discusses the Boilermakers' NCAA Tournament loss to FDU. (Video provided by the NCAA.)

[@chrisbeehler6637]

A year later, this is my first time watching this post game... I still haven't brought myself to watch the game... Painter handled himself with absolute class, and I am glad to see the team fight this year to get the opportunity again. I really hope they come out with a killer mentality, and leave no doubt in the first game this year (and through the entire tournament)!

[@michaelkolacz4449]

Not a fan of Purdue basketball but I do have great respect for Matt Painter as an honest and class act. He and his coaching staff has a problem being competitive in the NCAA tournament. Can't keep losing to these high seeded teams.

[@salvadorperez2450]

I disagree, ru a fan of winning that what this is about, at worst competing fiercely, apologiss need not apply this his 3rd year in a row losing to teams ranked 15 to 25 spots behind his team , this year 60plus spots

[@michaelday4503]

Coach is a gift for Purdue - he did not hide from the loss to FDU, was gracious in his praise for them in defeat and made sure the press had ample opportunity to ask questions. I'm a proud Boilermaker and love the fact we've had two great men leading this program through most of my life.

[@larrysexton2955]

Coaches can’t make shots but coaches can make adjustments and this clown 🤡 absolutely refuses. Never attacks a press to score, never plays a zone, never plays big, always 3 guards. I’d fire him on Monday. I’m done with Purdue basketball as long as Painter is the coach.

[@trackdogcrowesnest769]

Yeah u think at some point the great Matt painter would tell his guards to stop shooting the 3 ball let's just pound it down low he's frigging clueless we will never get to the final four with this 🤡

[@j.salaam7797]

EXACTLY!! This dude appears not to have zone on his scheme! The perimeter guys are not athletic enough on the defensive end and they got to a point to where they didn't even want the ball in their hands!! They are to slow on both ends of the court!! The guards CONSTANTLY got JACKED from the ball All night!The whole thing has to be changed!

[@xbuzzkingx]

You b#tches would talk sh!t no matter what the scenario . What if those 3s were going down like they were early in the season against Marquette, Duke and The Zags? The Freshmen back court played like freshmen today and with Edey being triple teamed they needed to hit the outside shot and couldnt. Next season starts now, and our guards need to hit the gym and come back with a vengeance like that 2018 Virginia team. Blaming others instead of seeing what needs to be worked on and improved is toxic for Athletes and Fans.

[@garrettmarshall2274]

Wow Larry you really cracked the code here. Let’s go ahead and fire our coach who continues to lead us to big 10 championships. Great job Larry! I just have one question for you, why aren’t you out there coaching purdue? I’m just going to assume it’s because you aren’t as good as Painter. Matt won us 3 championships this year. THREE championships. Go ahead and keep commenting about how badly you want him to go. I’m sure Purdue will take your suggestions one of these days.

[@ellenmize3022]

Simplistic solutions that show you don't watch or don't pay attention.

[@alotafhindi7485]

Yea yea, how many tournaments are you going to get out-coached and out-played Matt. GET MAD PAINTER!! Do something about it!! You know what went wrong so fix it. And if these players can’t then find ones who can. Quit giving us the same crap every year. He’s so stubborn and set in his ways holding on to a basketball model that obviously does not work in the tournament. If you can’t adjust to the times then go coach somewhere else. Fans r sick of this crap.

[@eagrinstead1]

Well said!

[@oldsklrt1]

Being a Purdue graduate and long term fan, the Painter Era needed to end five years ago. I was surprised he received this opportunity with very little experience, and he doesn't know how to coach up! Let's move on!!!

[@eagrinstead1]

I agree. Purdue grad here too. Something needs to change, hard and fast. Painter's coaching has no adaptability, is rarely creative under adversity, and regularly loses momentum in the second half. I watched him walk across campus daily when he played with the Big Dog, and it's tough to suggest he should be replaced. He has to learn to run different offense. His big forwards should have been able to score. What a disappointment.

[@oldsklrt1]

@Liz G. at the time, there were several experienced coaches available but Purdue, with Gene's backing, decided to go with Matt. How many championships has Purdue lost due to this decision? Honestly, Matt was not a very good player during his college years, and his coaching skills are lacking. The other conferences are stepping up their games and coaching staffs. Purdue needs to do the same!

[@reubensandwich9249]

I remember meeting Matt right after he was hired for that one year coach in waiting while I was walking past Mackey to the Ross-Ade lot. The first 3/4 of his tenure was: What if Hummel wasn't injured?, What if he recruited that last top prospect missing piece?, What if Biggie stayed 1 more year? What if UVA didn't hit that shot? The last 3 years were North Texas, St. Peters, and now the biggest upset in NCAA tournament history. Anyone who calls this year a success should start a campaign to just not go to the NCAA tournament because Painter's teams don't show up anyways.

[@eagrinstead1]

@@oldsklrt1 I'm in full agreement with you. I never saw a thing new all year from Painter and the need was apparent after 12 games. In fact, this year looked just like all the others. They truly got lucky many second halfs and muddled through to win. I'm worried there will be no good recruiting prospects, and the program down the toilet, if they don't change coaches. How can administration not be embarrassed!?

[@drk.i.a.2969]

@@eagrinstead1 because people keep selling out games with high Hope's.

[@susanalkire1961]

Your Fans are embarrassed !!!!!!!!!!!! Why weren't we ready .........

[@anthonywestmoreland2554]

I’ve never forgiven Painter for making 6’6” Grady Eifert try and block out 6’9” (7’2” wingspan) Diakite on the most important rebound in Purdue history. We get that rebound and we go to the final 4. But no, he puts 7’2” Matt Haarms in front of Jack Salt who couldn’t jump over a book of matches.

[@robcornell1156]

All the talk of X's and O's isn't going to change a thing. "Work harder" is repeating "trust the system" I'm not a fire Painter guy. I see this like any other job in America, with any other employee. He needs to answer to his boss, and be evaluated. If consistent early exits for $3.5 million/year is acceptable, then Purdue has much deeper issues. He needs to understand repetitive insanity, will gain nothing. He needs to humble himself and take advice. He needs to be convinced to CHANGE. If he refuses, do what you need to do....

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

I’m not in the fire Painter crew either, I think he needs to change the way he approaches March vs the regular season. Piss poor 3 point shooting the whole second half of the season, I knew this was going to happen. I posted on this channel I wouldn’t be surprised to see an early exit, the writing was on the wall after the second loss to IU. You don’t lose to IU twice and we managed to do it, bad sign

[@eagrinstead1]

​@@ANCIENTASTRONAUT My gut told me the same. They were crumbling in second half play just barely hanging on.

[@mbaig50]

His mentor Keady tried to lose as a #1 seed in 1996. Painter finished the job in 2023. Keady had a chance to be the first #1 seed to lose to #16. Winning that game by 2 points. It is in the DNA of this coaching tree.

[@kev1565]

Matt painter has this crazy ability of knowing what’s wrong without doing anything about it

[@trackdogcrowesnest769]

Spot on !!!

[@briansullivan519]

Right?! Like, why didn’t he make more shots? He shouldn’t have turned the ball over so many times either. 🙄

[@spencergwin9454]

Dude, coach can only do so much. You cannot will things into existence. That's never happened in the entirety of the universe. Players just didn't execute well-enough to win. Happens to all but one team in March/April every season. Only one team and fan-base is gonna be satisfied.

[@IndyGST4]

@@spencergwin9454 It’s called energy, confidence and in game management. He’s failed for 18 years in a BIG way. It is time to move on. It’s clear he can’t get us to the end goal. End the insanity.

[@alotafhindi7485]

@Spencer Gwin Purdue fans would be happy with a final 4 at this point. And no he can’t will things into existence but he can get the right personnel and change his style of play for the tournament to deal with this small ball, stretch 5 crap. But he won’t he’ll come back next year with the same shit.

[@brandonmieras8813]

Painter should be forced to resign, or be fired. Enough is enough. His teams peak in December, and get worse as the season goes on, and then flatline in the NCAAs to a double-digit seed.

[@OsirisNin]

And it’s about to happen again this season. I can feel it.

[@nmmiller05]

Braden Smith should have never seen the second half

[@oldsklrt1]

Are you seriously trying to blame this loss on Brandon? None of the players were prepared for this game. It is the coaching staffs job to prepare the players.

[@BrianHurn]

I know it's sportsmanlike to credit the other coach, but FDU lost 15 games this season against weak competition. They lost to Merrimack one week ago. The problem is that Purdue has shooters who can't make shots. They either need to change how they prepare or develop better offensive schemes.

[@boiler4life3325]

Painter’s ego is so big he surrounds himself with yes men. He doesn’t take kindly to challenges from people who haven’t accomplished more than him, he even said that in an interview. That’s an innate character flaw that would take a lot of work to correct… and I don’t really see that happening

[@salvadorperez2450]

Blame to go around bad team shooting night ?hit the glass,bring the D, drive to the hoop just don't tell me there isn't a way, FDU could a quit before they started. Came to win the seeding, national ranking guys doing this a long time PU stunk up the building, FDU could not do it with them

[@oldsklrt1]

@boiler4life3325 agreed, my friend. It is easy to have an ego when you know your job is secure whether you win or lose. It is time for the Purdue basketball program to have a complete overhaul, or IU will continue to be the dominant basketball force in Indiana!

[@BrianHurn]

To reinforce my point, look at how Smith, Loyer, and Newman shot in two of Purdue's Big Ten tournament games. Against Rutgers they shot 3 of 17 (and 2 of those were Smith layups), and against Penn State they were 2 for 20. If you didn't think this result was possible, you just weren't paying attention.

[@salvadorperez2450]

@@BrianHurn that Painter job, I say that bad team shooting night? Hit the glass, bring the D, slash to the hoop just don't say there isn't a way, PU looked like deervin headlights,guys that don't veer away just close their eyes hit brakes accept accident. But please look like I did to some FDU losses they look sorry incapable

[@jerylcates]

Painter is Good at developing players but continues to get out coached in March year after year. Something needs to change. Hopefully you don’t lose to many players to transfers and Edey going pro. A zone can work to protect the big man.

[@sbellamy3]

Developing players for what? I don't see any National Championship banners hanging in Mackey during his tenure. And, I don't see many player in the NBA that were unlikely to be drafted.

[@joshclark2109]

@@sbellamy3 dumbass Jaden Ivey top 5

[@edalbanese6310]

I doubt there will be any transfers! Hopefully, Edey will come back...but I doubt it.

[@josh9673]

@@edalbanese6310 would you want to play for a painter team knowing he just did the most embarrassing thing possible as a coach? I sure wouldn't.

[@LilBoSkeetE85]

@@sbellamy3 the ChokerMakers

[@reubensandwich9249]

As I see it, this game and season are Painter's legacy at Purdue. Starting out great, throw in predictable really bad moments, tell yourself it'll come back together, you think it gets back together for a short while, and it all falls apart at the end as expected. I just don't see anything positive 1, 2, 5, 10 years from now with Painter other than the same we've seen 2005. If he crashed out in the Sweet 16 you can take a hit of copium and say he had a young team of developing players or some other excuse, this, there is none.

[@bobcat1933]

This is his program that he built and I get that you don’t like the results but stop acting like your a fortune teller. If you switch coaches this program will be self back. Who are going to get?

[@afeeney11]

@@bobcat1933stop acting like we can’t get anyone. We can pay $$$ for a good coach. Hell, I’d take the coach of any of the double digit teams that figured out how to beat Painter.

[@alienspace3960]

@@bobcat1933 sean miller?

[@alotafhindi7485]

My aunt lives next to Painter in west Lafayette, I’m thinking about knocking on his door and asking him to go coach somewhere else 😂

[@reubensandwich9249]

@@bobcat1933 My point is to look at this year and realize Painter has hit the ceiling. He can only make it to the sweet 16 if he has a future NBA first round player (JJ, Biggie, Carson, Jaden). You either accept this is or not at this point. I may not predict the future but I have over 15 years of trends and don't see any changes with him. He's just slightly better than Bruce Weber because he can recruit Indiana. Losing as a #1 to a #16 seed is something every college basketball fan remembers.

[@benz7051]

Press and Speed…how did you prepare for it, Coach?????????!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kylekunce7867]

I can’t believe it’s come to this, but I pray that this is the final nail in the coffin. This “coach” needs fired.

[@alotafhindi7485]

I saw where this was going 5 min into the game and shut it off. It’s not fun anymore just stressful.

[@calebcarr7808]

He basically said without saying it, “Our kids need to make open shots.”

[@reubensandwich9249]

He recruited them, he coached them.

[@PeeedaPan]

Painter is an old dog. Can't teach him new tricks. Purdue should move on

[@sbellamy3]

So, after sleeping on it, I've decided that I am the problem. I'm an alum that has been a Boiler fan for over 45 years. I selected Purdue for the strong global recognition of their technology programs. When I did so, I said then, "....and I'll get to see some good sports team visit West Lafayette." Boilers have always fallen short. Somewhere along the way, I started to believe they could make the jump. My fault. But, I'm still proud of my Purdue sheepskin. Oh, wait, I think it's really recyclable paper. Anyway, I'm proud of Purdue academics and research!

[@oldsklrt1]

Thanks for attempting to bring us back to reality. BOILER UP!

[@alienspace3960]

you have the national player of the year and you dont give him the ball late terrible coaching.

[@toddsmith2381]

Painter did get out coached. But these guys have to make shots. If they shot the ball halfway decent they win that game.

[@povertyspec9651]

Chucking up 26 3-point shots and only making 5. Drive the damn ball and draw fouls! Pathetic.

[@eagrinstead1]

​@@povertyspec9651 EXACTLY!

[@Rob-lz5iz]

I don't care about the press conference. I care about the tournament. I am a fan, not a reporter. To lose to IU twice then get knocked out by a 16th seed in the biggest upset in tournament history!?!? Three years in a row to have a great season then get punched in the gut come tournament time. I don't think people understand how devastating it is to be a Purdue fan! If a coach can only deliver history-making defeats in the tournament, then they aren't doing their job. FDU was the shortest and worst team in the tournament! Painter has got to go!

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@povertyspec9651]

@@bitcoinisfreedom5265 Losing to a 16 seed is rock bottom.

[@oldsklrt1]

​@@bitcoinisfreedom5265 you lost all the Purdue faithful when you said this was a great season. All the accolades you claim were due to other teams in the BIG10 not stepping up during the final stretch. Purdue getting the #1 seed, pure luck! Edey national player of the year? This "kid" needs a lot of work and Painter is not the individual to help make him better. Purdue is a school of excellence, correct? Why are we accepting this mediocrity in our basketball program. Time to move on!

[@povertyspec9651]

I didn't even get excited for this game. Watched the first 10 minutes and then went to my massage therapist. Wasn't shocked to see the final score. Just sad.

[@DaeguDown]

Painter will never be able to remove this asterisk from his resume. It will always be mentioned in every major news story forever.

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

kind of like your life, one big asterisk

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@DaeguDown]

3 consecutive seasons losing to a double digit seed in the tournament. All because we don't have athletes. Just system players. This is who he is.

[@garycombs5721]

If your team is consistently missing 3s you must tell your team to stop shooting 3s and only go inside. If a player is turning the ball over then bench him and replace him with someone who doesn’t. Though it didn’t happen in this game, but if your team is up by 10-12 points and your opponent makes a run, don’t wait until the game is tied before calling a time out.

[@pleiku887]

So does he think he'll ever have better players than this year? How much talent does it take to overcome lack of heart?

[@oldsklrt1]

A few biased comments I've read in the past week concerning Matt Painter from local and national reporters. Comment: Matt Painter is a "brilliant" basketball mind. Answer: REALLY, do brilliant basketball minds lose to a 17th, not 16th seed in the first round? Comment: Matt Painter will hopefully learn from his mistakes and make adjustments this year. Answer: We have heard this for nearly 18+ years. Where are the changes and the improvements? Comment: The players need to shoot better, be tougher, and follow Matt's plans. Answer: WHAT??? It is the coaching staffs job to have the players prepared and ready for each game. If this wasn't the case, why pay for a head coach and staff? Comment: Matt Painter is doing fine, we won the Big10, Mackey is full every year, and no other coach can be as "classy" and still win. His contract runs through 2025, so let's give him a chance. Another coach would take several years to accomplish what Painter has done. Answer: REALLY!!! It has already been 18+ years, and we are more embarrassed than ever. Mackey is always at capacity and will be because of the Purdue faithful. I personally fly in annually with a smile on my face to root for the "BLACK & GOLD." This will be our year, and we're going to the final four, Painter will make some adjustments, he'll listen to my advice as I yell from the stands. I then leave the game in defeat, crying on the plane ride home asking, "Why can't Painter change and have these young men ready for every challenge?" Why, because he is Painter! There are many young coaches and veterans who have been chomping at the bits to lead this Purdue program. I am personally disappointed we let Iona grab FDU coach Tobin Anderson. He led "supposedly" the smallest team in the country over our "Boilers." Imagine what he could have done with our current roster! It is time to buy out Painter's contract and move on. Or do we want to continue to be the "laughing stock" of the NCAA and Big10?

[@harryhoodisahero9610]

This guy shouldn't have a job after this. Purdue in March is always a terrible team. I wasn't even surprised by this. PUCK FURDUE!!!

[@hgerrard2745]

Three years in a row (minus chinaflu),, North Texas, St Peters and now FDU

[@donvolio4089]

That they have that giant down low and don’t have any zone defense is ridiculous.

[@dinsmore346]

"They are good guys and they play hard" They are coached by a horrible coach that is incapable of game plan changes during the game. Painter can make tons of excuses for this team, what about every other team he's taken to the tournament in March. He is the common denominator!!!!

[@harrywang6222]

We need better strategies and adjustments during games. FDU was much more aggressive than Purdue, and played full court press defense most of game…..Purdue didn’t counter with passing the ball to open players for easy shots. 😮

[@ellenmize3022]

They missed wide open shots 5-25 on threes.

[@ellenmize3022]

5-25 and many were wide open shots

[@tonyyoung345]

Differently out coached you. HELLO . Last year, years before. Always speaking right answer but not capable of delivery. Time to step aside for someone able to give them drive to have grit in March, after all isn't that what teams are striving for. Doesn't matter seeding just playing for one game attitude

[@alotafhindi7485]

Yea lost to VCU, Little Rock, North Texas, st Peters and now FDU all double digit seeds. And all games Purdue should’ve dominated. Every other 1 seed beat their opponents by 20-30 points. Just flat out shameful.

[@larrysexton2955]

Work harder, Work Work Work. Work ain’t the problem. Working on the wrong thing benefits nobody 🤡

[@joshclark2109]

I'm so sick of this shit

[@johnskinner4247]

This team was not even ranked at the beginning of the season! This was supposed to be a rebuild, I would say they far exceeded expectations!! Who on earth would have thought with all they lost last year, that they would be a number one seed?? Answer: No one! Edey will return, and next year will be their year! Twenty years ago, Edey would be a number 1 draft pick, with the new NBA, he would be a late 2nd round pick that would end up overseas playing. He will need to develop range as a shooter, to play in today's NBA. He will be told this, and will be back at Purdue next year.

[@davej.meister5421]

Whatever happened to Caleb Swanigan? I do believe he's out of organized pro basketball in 2023.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@davej.meister5421 Caleb swanigan died on a hiatus from the nba during Covid

[@davej.meister5421]

@@bitcoinisfreedom5265 Man, that's so sad. And I hear he was 435 pounds heavy, too.

[@schuhfamilyyoutube6156]

3.5 million he gets paid, and we get knocked out by a 13, 15, a 12, and a 16 seed. He must fired. Let him suceed elsewhere and we need a new coach

[@AndreInThe416]

It's easy to blame Painter but I suspect the tournament favoring guards is a big factor. Arizona also got bumped and they're similar to Purdue. Not a coincidence

[@joshclark2109]

16 loses to 1 that can't happen

[@TheMiist]

How does the tournament favor guards? What does that even mean? 😂

[@Scubasteve5022]

For 3 straight years now, Purdue has been upset by a double digit seed. A 13, 15 and now a 16 seed. Upsets happen but this is becoming a pattern at this point

[@yarrrthekraken]

You're right that it's easy to blame Painter. Because it's his job to recruit the guards.

[@maryannryan5295]

Painter had to go. He NEVER does well inthe NCAA tournament because he doesn’t Know how to adjust.. he ignored the quickness of FDU. As Barkley said. Painter needs to be able to go the tge Zone etc and he doesn’t want to adjust. I hope he learns from this. I feel so bad for the players. Because their coach sucked!

[@alienspace3960]

might be time for more athletic players balanced with skill and shooting and bigs around him matt

[@spencergwin9454]

Be all well and good if Edey returns, which is fairly doubtful.

[@typeviic1]

Yeah, and from a power-5 conference, on tv a lot (B1G network) in a basketball crazy state. Its really unbelievable. Look, athletic guards DO NOT like 1980's (outdated), feed the post offense.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@spencergwin9454 he will be back.

[@eagrinstead1]

​@@bitcoinisfreedom5265...I sure hope you're correct.

[@DaeguDown]

Carsen Edwards, E'tuwan Moore and Vince Edwards. No more Loyers and Mortons.

[@gw5309]

Too many turnovers, shots didn't fall. It was that simple.

[@fredhadley739]

I really enjoyed the season, but the guys played scared. You could see it in the first 5 to 7 minutes that they sensed were in trouble. I hate to say it because they were largely such a joy to watch all season, but they played tight and afraid. They lacked confidence and poise and toughness. Fear of losing and loss aversion is greater than joy of winning. Unfortunately, it seemed to me that they played in fear.

[@CardShark_Chris]

Death, Taxes & Purdue Basketball is out in the first weekend. Last Final Four was in 1980. Ouch!!!!

[@thatonedude4254]

All year the offense is 1-2 dimensional. Give it to edey and hit the open 3s as they come while playing good defense. When it doesnt work theres no change going into the 2nd half. I just for once want to see when shots arent going down Purdue changes up the offence. Drive the ball and go to the free throw line or run something new. I would have love to see Renn get on the floor more the 2nd half as he has a great post game and wouldnt have gotten doubled and more pick and rolls or drive and dish. Anything different when obviously by a minute into the 2nd half things were never going to work from the original game plan. This is where I blame Paint. I love him but in the big games he needs to take some risks rather than assume his guys are going to get it going.

[@jrcanuck1]

Matt Painter is a classy man even in defeat. Nobody picked them to be #1 this year & to win the Big 10 Championship. So congrats for a Great season with a very young team! Anything can happen in a one game elimination tournament, especially with young kids.

[@oldsklrt1]

Particularly when you are coached by Matt Painter who can't adjust his game plan, doesn't play zone, or know how to instill a competitive, dominant, "spirit" in his players. We are tired of all the excuses. It is beyond time for him to go!

[@jrcanuck1]

@@oldsklrt1 , well you can look at the glass half empty if you choose. The way I see it, they were up against 67 other excellent teams. Painter is working with a young squad. His & the other NCAA coaches situation is that they have the arduous task of starting over every year or two with almost half or more of a new squad, many of them totally inexperienced. It typically takes the best coaches in the world in the NBA a minimum of 2 to 3 years and often several years with excellent experienced teams to have them learn the system well enough & bond just to compete for a Championship. How many teams won their division's season, followed by their division Championship this year? Even more impressive when nobody gave them a chance of achieving that at the beginning of this season. Quite an accomplishment! Losing one close game & getting eliminated from the March Madness does not take away from their extremely successful season. You can be as disappointed as you choose to be; but if you step back & look at the big picture, Matt Painter did a terrific job with this squad & Purdue fans are fortunate to enjoy so much success. Very few teams have that good fortune.

[@DaeguDown]

Painter Mom's Club fan boy right here.

[@marycallen8428]

I think Matt Painter should have taken more accountability in this loss.

[@ellenmize3022]

"They coached better than we did." What do you want him say?

[@michaelgerard972]

Well Gene Painter did it again. When will Purdue demand excellence? Let Matt Keady go 25 years without even a final four too! Has the best player in the nation and can't get him one shot in the last 9 minutes. The definition of insanity, is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results ! Those players deserved more.

[@lilcourtny08]

He isn't the best player, lol

[@hosehead3179]

Painter would be great on the big 10 network

[@typeviic1]

Yeah, and from a power-5 conference, on tv a lot (B1G network) in a basketball crazy state. Its really unbelievable. Look, athletic guards DO NOT like 1980's (outdated), feed the post offense.

[@michaelgerard2371]

@@lilcourtny08 why has he been given all the awards then......... it's better to keep quiet and have people wonder if you're stupid, than open your mouth and convince them you are.

[@lilcourtny08]

@@michaelgerard2371 Brandon Miller from Alabama is better, he will be the 3rd pick in the NBA draft, the bum from Purdue will be lucky to be drafted

[@sbellamy3]

Was this a recording from 2022? Ah, not, 2021. Crap! I can't remember. They're all the same.

[@j.salaam7797]

Yes!!

[@edalbanese6310]

He has always the perfect answer! I think there are some issues with him!

[@barbaraquinlan7528]

😢so sad

[@luisbonilla9906]

Keep learning, keep adjusting, keep trying. Terrible ending for a great regular season!

[@TripleE76]

Fire Painter!

[@davidcox1033]

Turnovers and not being able to make shots in a big game against any competition will lead to one’s demise. Painter is a great coach. He can’t make the shots and he can’t bring the ball up the court. The freshman need to get in the weight room and get stronger.

[@povertyspec9651]

Great how? He is a one-trick pony that never changes all game long.

[@jasonwest2064]

It's not like this is Painters only big loss. He's lost to 11,12,13,15 and now a 16 seed. But it's not Painters fault. Smh. And the guards need to get in the weight room 🙄?

[@mikeshafer5366]

My father told me years ago that all the money spent on each game they all have to be rigged in some way

[@jasonburns3907]

Thanks for the great season. It was really fun to watch. Im sad to end this season this way, but it was great to watch.

[@oldsklrt1]

It was more enjoyable to watch Michigan State, Kansas State, FAU, UCLA, and Gonzaga in dog fights than to watch Purdue attempting to remain competitive all year. It's time for Painter to move on and our program to adapt to the new era!

[@alfonsogreen2722]

It's David vs Goliath n David(FDU) came out on top. Purdue played soft the whole game. They couldn't score nobody wants 2 shoot when open n turnovers. Matt Painter congratulates FDU but it's the players that didn't do there job. BOILER DOWN

[@curtissmith1967]

It's a major bummer. But I'm still really proud of these guys. When we beat Duke, I thought we can do anything.

[@reubensandwich9249]

You thought we could do anything? Like win our first round game against a #16 seed?

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@VinnyKnuckles]

Wow, just wow.

[@GringoPyro]

Painter was a good in season coach. Don't care if they fire him or not. He's past tense to me.

[@davej.meister5421]

Stanford or USC will hire him after Purdue fires him. Andy Enfield is going home, to Georgetown. And if Stanford doesn't make it to Big Dance next year, they'll likely kick Jerod Haase to the curb.

[@povertyspec9651]

I feared the worst when Purdue got a 1 seed. They were not playing well enough for the last third of the season to deserve it.

[@drk.i.a.2969]

I never get it when a player(s) play bad or not making contributions then why have 15guys if your not gonna use them...that's insane.

[@maryannryan5295]

Moving Coach Paintet seems good Get Shaka Smart Poor players getting let down by their coach AGAIN

[@jenniferz5028]

I really like Shaka

[@mike1003051]

You're fired, Matt!!! The fact that Purdue's 5 losses were all in conference and they still won the conference by 3 games tells you how weak the B1G really is.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

We might not even make it to the tournament with another coach. Painter is such a good regular season coach it sets unrealistic expectations. It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@MinusTheTbird]

Fire painter, please!

[@dannyrozhon6532]

A lot of blow hards making comments, it was a great season! We over achieved, it showed tonight. Our freshman guards played like freshman. The shots didn't go down. It hurts right now but I have faith in you. Hopefully these guys come back and fight again another day!

[@christophershannon8734]

Hey, pass the pipe. I've never smoked copium. I see you're enjoying it. 🔥 🌿🔥

[@sbellamy3]

Are you related to Paint? This is not a one-time failure. It's a "process".

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

@@christophershannon8734 I’m saving your comment so I can go talk shit when Oklahoma chokes in Football 😂😂

[@christophershannon8734]

@@ANCIENTASTRONAUT I'll be right here sweetie. 😘

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

@@christophershannon8734 good because I’m coming back for you ❤️😘

[@chriscrocker6783]

I guess since he loses to the only 17 seed(FDU was a play in game), surpassing Virginia. He had to be a sore loser and throw shade. " We don't have problems other people have". Enjoy the view from the cheap seats boilermakers.

[@Mister_Meister_]

Figure it out … im tired of this shit every year

[@povertyspec9651]

Did Purdue have a single fast break this season?

[@alotafhindi7485]

Not athletic enough.

[@typeviic1]

@@alotafhindi7485 Yeah, and from a power-5 conference, on tv a lot (B1G network) in a basketball crazy state. Its really unbelievable. Look, athletic guards DO NOT like 1980's (outdated), feed the post offense.

[@johnanderson8096]

Coach Painter is a CLASS ACT X 1000!!!! May have to become a Purdue Fan??? Wait a Minute... I just did... but Not if they Square Up with my Broncos... Boise State Broncos.... Otherwise... Nothing but Love for Purdue!!!!

[@johnallen6266]

We welcome new fans to our fanbase.. Purdue is a great school, just have trouble winning in the tourney.

[@oldsklrt1]

There are several coaches out there who are "class acts," and also winners. Just ask the UCONN, Miami, and Florida Atlantic players. It is time to replace this "class" act with a winner. Boiler Fan Forever!

[@stanlewis9787]

Matt is a class guy. But he needs to get away from offensive that is one dimensional. Get a jolly green giant, and get the other 4 to continually get him the ball. He needs to look at guard play. Poor shooting all year and no adaptabilty from these players. FDU out hustled and sped up Purdue into a complete meltdown. His one dimensional player of the year, standing under the basket and waiting for the ball did not take a shot the last 9 minutes. Wow!

[@drk.i.a.2969]

Wow that's crazy!

[@mtndogdad]

Boiler Up! Sure today sucks, but it was a great season with a bad ending, especially considering the pre-season expectations for this team. Losing to a 16 seed is brutal, but 2 big ten trophies to show for a "rebuilding" year with young guards.

[@reubensandwich9249]

Nobody will remember the two Big 10 trophies. The legacy of this year will be what happened in the first round of the tournament.

[@xbuzzkingx]

@@reubensandwich9249 I'll remember. Of course I'm not an asshole coaching from my smart phone. Yes it hurts, but unranked preseason to #1 and a 25th Big 10 title with a freshman back court is overachieving .

[@reubensandwich9249]

@@xbuzzkingx So is also losing to a #16 seed, who didn't even win their conference tournament, also over achieving? I just don't get how freshman back court, who were nationally ranked basketball recruits to a Division 1 school that won a B10 season and tournament, crapping their pants in the NCAA first round to a #16 seed is an excuse.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@reubensandwich9249 no they will remember them. They hang the banners.

[@reubensandwich9249]

@@bitcoinisfreedom5265 I'm going to bookmark this comment. I'll compare the views of the last minute of the game versus the banner ceremony. You're really going to show me on that one.

[@ericnewman6204]

Man haven’t been watching Tournament but this came on my page. Wow heartbreaking but to see the coach be honest and own it man if I had a son considering where to play college basketball 🏀 I would take a serious look at Purdue because coaches press conference

[@reubensandwich9249]

It's what all coaches say. The difference is Purdue fans have been seeing and hearing Painter do the same things for over 15 years expecting different results.

[@salvadorperez2450]

@@reubensandwich9249 Rube all they way back to VCU loss this guy doesn't do in game adjustments well at all I don't see him but cheerleading doing this he doing at press conference protect his psyche. His players,

[@reubensandwich9249]

@@salvadorperez2450 And Shaka Smart has Marquette running in the right direction this year. The year that Carson Edwards got hot and carried the team to the elite eight is the deodorant of Painter's tournament resume.

[@hosehead3179]

He's had plenty of practice

[@reubensandwich9249]

@@hosehead3179 I watched a post game press conference with Nick Saban were a couple of his player cost them the playoff game. To paraphrase is, "We didn't play up to expectations and we'll be held accountable. The play tonight doesn't reflect the hard work and dedication these young men did all season to get us here".

[@mikeshafer5366]

The big ten always get bad calls in the tournament. Plus the pounding and bruising of the teams in the big ten by the end of the season alot of the players get rubber legs

[@dinsmore346]

Just cause you say "basketball" a dozen times in every interview doesn't make you a good coach!

[@watcherofthewest8597]

Disgusting performance. Purdue should be ashamed. Lawyer and Smith are not D1 guards. What's it tell you if you consistently underperform in the most important part of season? They don't have the right people on their team, they are not hard workers.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

Loyer* ....

[@povertyspec9651]

I would crush Loyer in a game of 1-on-1.

[@AndreInThe416]

Who knows about hard work. Got to drive to the rim, it's a lack of athleticism. FDU played them the right way.

[@watcherofthewest8597]

@@AndreInThe416 guards especially looked over matched your right

[@povertyspec9651]

I graduated from Purdue in 1992. Lived right by Mackey. Ran into Gene Keady several times when he was pulling into his parking spot in his Dodge sedan while I was walking to class. Have watched countless Purdue games since I was in elementary school. Will not watch Purdue again until Painter is gone. He is a one-trick pony that is so easy for the opponent to gameplan against. Did Purdue have a fast break all season? Get some guys that create shots!

[@edalbanese6310]

A bit much to say that you will not watch a Purdue game. The worst part of this is that we might be remembered as the worst loss in NCAA history.

[@mixa7039]

No one cares

[@povertyspec9651]

@@edalbanese6310 I'm tired of Painter's style. And I love having a big man in the paint. I knew they were going to lose to FDU before this game happened!

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@povertyspec9651 should've bet it, we're getting great odds

[@povertyspec9651]

Purdue didn't deserve a 1 seed. Furst, Morton, Lowyer, and Smith are useless.

[@mikeshafer5366]

How?? Can you have an almost unstoppable player why didnt they feed them the ball everytime they set up on offense yes the team would have stolen the ball but the 3 players guarding him would have fouled out. I believe he should resign his time is done as far as Im concerned

[@jameswaters3939]

Tough loss and "upsetting" to the program. People want to start throwing things at the screen. "That's it; I've had it" can be the resulting emotion. Some years back, Arizona lost in the 1st round to Santa Clara and it seemed a shock. Santa Clara had this guard who had Arizona confused. His name was Steve Nash.

[@aquamarine99911]

So who on FDU will be a two-time MVP in the NBA and be inducted into the hall of fame?

[@jasonwest2064]

And your point is???

[@jameswaters3939]

@@jasonwest2064 On any given day, the mighty can be defeated by teams who get lucky or have just the right recipe to win that day.

[@jasonwest2064]

@James Waters 3 years in a row bud. Now he's lost to an 11,12,13,15 and now a 16. It's not just one game. He's a good big ten coach. I just feel he's easy to game plan for and doesn't make in game adjustments. I'm just sayin

[@jameswaters3939]

@@jasonwest2064 Well, it's one game and if you lose, you're out. No loser bracket for another try if you recover and win. The tournament is inherently flawed because of this. If they played 2 games and totalled the score, it might be a better indicator of a team's skills.

[@mr.g3588]

After watching how Rutgers got screwed by the refs against Purdue in the B1G tournament, taking out their big man by calling 4 fouls in 4 seconds against Rutgers, and with the ohio st game, screw the big ten. No home B1G refs to help Purdue win in the NCAA tournament, so how did that work out?

[@povertyspec9651]

Rutgers plays thug ball.

[@bobcat1933]

After that loss he wanted to sit in it and feel it. Give me all the questions right now, I’ll stay and feel this and he wanted his players to follow his example. He is a very wise man. He has my utmost respect.

[@josh9673]

Wise men don't lose to a 16 seed. Dude is a clueless idiot

[@jambangoni]

Long time purdue fan and I love Matt painter. He’s a brilliant coach and just needs to keep doing what he’s doing

[@gregoryhelton2408]

Really??? How's that been working for ya?!?!?!!? Lmao!!!

[@michaelgerard2371]

Yes, that's ok just not at Purdue. Keep doing what you're doing at a school that accepts mediocrity, i'm so upset that this team put in all that work and dedication , to be led down the path of demise. It's truly a travesty the players didn't have a coach to take them to where they belonged.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@gregoryhelton2408 25 B1G championships, 2 B1G tournament championships. Doing fine. Hard to win a 68 team single elimination tournament with 40 minute games and running clock.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@michaelgerard2371 67 of the 68 teams lose, doesn't matter where.

[@michaelgerard2371]

@@bitcoinisfreedom5265 take your participation trophy and stick it where the sun don't shine. It matters for revenue , for recruiting, for memorabilia sales, media coverage, school recognition, team accolades............ but you go to your safe space and hug your participation trophy.

[@keithkelso9872]

Young guards and it’s rigged

[@floydbontrager2036]

Amazing how these side walk coaches have all the answers! Why doesn't Purdue sign up these experts to coach?

[@oldsklrt1]

Because Painter is guaranteed a job regardless of his performance. What constructive advice do you have in improving the Purdue basketball program? Are you suggesting Matt Painter is the answer for Purdue's future?

[@AndreInThe416]

You're going to lose going 5/26 from 3. Being a decent 3 pt shooter isn't good enough.

[@hosehead3179]

Fire painter now

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

Why... I don't give a flying crap about a final four. You mean LOSING in the SEMI finals??? It's national championship. Then B1G championships. At least painter does 2 of the 3. We might not even make it to the tournament with another coach. Painter is such a good regular season coach it sets unrealistic expectations. It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@hosehead3179]

@Bitcoin Is Freedom how can you not care about the final 4

[@povertyspec9651]

Please resign

[@rockyford3]

Go IU Pudue will never be the team from Indiana.. always gonna be Lil brother

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

IU won nothing this year, and they won't win the national championship, it'll be another embarrassment where they won NOTHING. IU won't win it all because they are inconsistent and 67 of the 68 teams lose in this silly single elimination tournament with 40 minute games and running clock! HOWEVER, for PURDUE, it was another great season, Purdue won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0. TJD will leave IU with 0 trophies/rings. Purdue was champions. Want proof? You're on a purdue channel. Purdue fans don't hang out on IU channels. Cuz purdue is the big brother, has been for past decades I've been alive.

[@rockyford3]

@@bitcoinisfreedom5265 blah blah blah never bothered reading it, seem like a speech from Biden

[@povertyspec9651]

I'm originally from Indiana, graduated from Purdue, and hate the state with a passion, LOL! I live in Florida. Indiana's roads piss me off as much as Purdue basketball does.

[@jenaeblasdel]

Thanks, Boilers for a great season!

[@povertyspec9651]

All they will be remembered for is losing to a 16 seed. Period.

[@j.salaam7797]

@@povertyspec9651 Spot on..a damn shame..Three years in a row.

[@jenaeblasdel]

You do you. I need to stay positive in life. This is just basketball 🏀, no one died.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@povertyspec9651 ​ I don't give a flying crap about a final four. You mean LOSING in the SEMI finals??? It's national championship. Then B1G championships. At least painter does 2 of the 3. We might not even make it to the tournament with another coach. Painter is such a good regular season coach it sets unrealistic expectations. It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@mercermike49]

out coached

[@rome1192]

Matt Painter is not getting fired....Purdue is ok just being somewhat relevant during basketball season... The goal isn't to win a national championship...the expectations are low so he won't be going anywhere

[@alotafhindi7485]

Exactly. he’s doing enough to keep the top brass happy. They don’t give a f about the tournament. Just do good in the regular season n conference tournament n their happy.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

I don't give a flying crap about a final four. You mean LOSING in the SEMI finals??? It's national championship. Then B1G championships. At least painter does 2 of the 3. We might not even make it to the tournament with another coach. Painter is such a good regular season coach it sets unrealistic expectations. It was a great season, won the big 10 championship, won the big 10 tournament, got a 1 seed, had the national player of the year. Purdue wasn't even projected to make the tourney with their roster. Instead they were ranked the number 1 team in the country for 8 weeks, tied the most of anyone in America. Only 1 of the 68 teams who make the tournament win it all. All 67 other teams will lose. Doesn't matter if it's first round or national championship, unless you win it all, it doesn't matter. Tell me who made the final 4 seven years ago, you can't! You can tell me national champions tho, if you remember. No intellectual cares about losing in the semi-finals aka "making it to the final four" - we don't hang a banner for that in any other sport or league. It means nothing, still a loser. You see nba teams losing in the eastern conference finals hanging a "final four" banner? At least purdue won 2 championships this year when they were supposed to win 0.

[@jasonwest2064]

Painter didn't take any accountability. Seemed to only blame the players

[@michaelgerard2371]

He did, said it in press conference after game. He got out coached.

[@jasonwest2064]

@MICHAEL GERARD then went on to say everything his players did wrong. He said we got out coaed and that was it. Did he elaborate on how he got out coached. No. He went on to say everything his players did wrong. And I'll agree with the wide open 3s being missed,but then he has to make adjustments

[@michaelgerard2371]

@@jasonwest2064 you SAID, he didn't take ANY accountability.

[@jasonwest2064]

@@michaelgerard2371 ok Michael. We're split hairs now. Smh

[@michaelgerard2371]

There's no hair splitting here. I didn't say it you did. So own it.

[@benyoder3204]

If Painter is fired, who is a viable successor who can compete at the same level in the regular season and better in March?

[@povertyspec9651]

Wish Jay Wright was Purdue's coach.

[@boiler4life3325]

Micah Shrews

[@alienspace3960]

sean miller or chris mack

[@joshclark2109]

Schrewsberty Penn st

[@j.salaam7797]

@@joshclark2109 he plays small ball..good when it's clicking..shitty when it's not..The BIG needs to play BIG..Penn St shot good the other night..I think Texas shuts it down..bigger and more physical

[@christurano507]

Say what you want about Painter but you can't say he isn't owning this loss.. He's taking it on the chin like a man... Yes, he is the coach but he wasn't the one bricking all those 3's.. they had multiple wide open looks and missed.

[@oldsklrt1]

It's the player's fault? Hopefully, you are joking! Purdue should have moved on from Painter several years ago.

[@barbaraquinlan7528]

Have you ever coached? Guess not! I'm proud of this young team!❤❤

[@oldsklrt1]

We are proud of this team also. A better question is why Matt Painter, who is the coach, hasn't improved in over eighteen years? Purdue needs to move on so we can actually compete with other conferences.

[@bobcat1933]

Great coach!

[@Growinggolfing]

Painter is an absolute class act. He is the most respectable coach in the game. I wish Illinois had a guy like this. Matt Painter is better than Brad Underwood in every category.

[@povertyspec9651]

I'd rather not make the tournament at all than lose to a 16 seed. Purdue will never hear the end of it.

[@jenniferz5028]

Classy, definitely. Self-aware? Not so sure

[@oldsklrt1]

Most "respectable" coach in the game, and you wish Illinois had him? Buy out his contract and let Painter move on. We firmly believe other conference foes are saying this to have the opportunity to beat Purdue every year!

[@Growinggolfing]

@@oldsklrt1 you’ve won the big 2 of the past 5 years.

[@oldsklrt1]

@Ian Stuart please clarify the Big 2? Also, how many BIG10 teams are in the final four this year?