Other programs could make aggressive overtures toward Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, while Matt Painter is already active in portal.

Here's everything Purdue coach Matt Painter had to say following Purdue's heartbreaking 62-60 loss to Houston in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Boilermakers had a halftime lead but never led in the second half, rallied from down 10 to tie in the final minute, but saw their upset bid end.