The Boston Celtics may now be the Beantown Boilermakers. Or East Lafayette.
Former Purdue leaders JaJuan Johnson and E’Twaun Moore are taking their talents to Boston to join one of the most storied franchises in NBA history.
Today the former Boilermakers were introduced by Celtics President Danny Ainge.
At first glance, the jersey’s seem to be backwards.
Johnson, a Franklin Central High School graduate, opted …
Tonight, dreams will be made at the 2011 NBA Draft in New Jersey.
For 60 young men, today is the day.
(For a complete draft order, click here.)
JaJuan Johnson tested the NBA waters last season but was smart to return for his final year of eligibility. At 6-10, 221, JJ has the height to play in the league but will need to add some …
Matt Painter executed his plan thoroughly and he got his wish. Did anyone really think he was leaving? What kind of statement would that have sent to the athletic department and Purdue faithful. Many folks have suggested this whole ordeal wasn’t all about the money. Yeah, getting a $1 million dollar bonus, no big deal. It was about the money and something else: attention.
After …
Purdue has stolen some spotlight from the Final Four bound Butler Bulldogs in their attempt to retain head coach Matt Painter. He is contemplating leaving West Lafayette after six seasons to take over the program at Missouri.
There are many items going into the decision.
The first of which, is Painter’s relationship with athletic director Morgan Burke and company. He is not satisfied with the …
As first reported by the Kansas City Star, Matt Painter has become the top-choice for the Missouri head coaching vacancy.
The two parties are reportedly meeting in Florida Tuesday, where Painter and his family have been vacationing after the season. He is expected to be offered a seven-year deal worth $2 million a year. Compare that to his current $1.3 million a year contract now, …
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