Purdue held its first summer practice of 2025 on Monday. Here are a few quick thoughts and takeaways from what we saw at Cardinal Court in early June.

Last Friday's settlement ruling allows schools to pay student-athletes directly. Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter commented on the ruling.

The Boilermakers took Cardinal Court with national championship aspirations, and expectations. But, Trey Kaufman-Renn said, "it's going to take some time."

Purdue center Daniel Jacobsen missed almost his entire freshman season due to injury. Now that he's back to full strength, the 7-foot-4 center is ready to get back to work.

Brad Bondi, the brother of Attorney General Pam Bondi, overwhelmingly lost his bid to lead the D.C. Bar Association in a race with record turnout, the organization announced Monday. Bondi, who is global co-chair of the law firm Paul Hastings’s investigations and white-collar defense practice, earned just 3,490 votes, or 9.1 percent, in the D.C.…

Lindsey Baker pleaded guilty to felony stalking and invasion of privacy charges for violating a no-contact order against Purdue Women's Basketball Coach Katie Gearlds. Baker faces a potential sentence of two to 12 years, with the final decision resting with Judge Randy Williams.

Following Purdue's first basketball practice of the summer, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Braden Smith, Daniel Jacobsen and Fletcher Loyer all met with reporters.

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WEST LAFAYETTE – On paper, Purdue’s men’s basketball roster has few weak spots.

Purdue coach Matt Painter met with reporters following Purdue's first summer practice, talking about a variety of topics as the Boilers prepare for 2025-26.

Majors at risk of elimination under the new Indiana Law include Farm & Ranch Management, American & U.S. Studies and Nutritional Sciences.