"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours ...

Six Purdue coaches will wear shoes designed by cancer patients to Hammer Down Cancer. They will be auctioned off to benefit ...

Braden Smith had a big night statistically Friday against Michigan. But it pales in comparison to the dollar figure his ...

Boilermakers point guard Braden Smith turned defense into offense on the first possession and fueled Purdue's bounce back win ...

Three-pronged defense: Purdue basketball's approach to defending opposing point guards isn't one man's job Fans wanting to bid on the shoes can click here. Bidding has already begun as Painter's ...

No. 10 Purdue begins the second half of league play while wrapping up a three-game homestand on Friday when Indiana visits Mackey Arena for the 220th ...

More:What makes Purdue basketball a success? 'Role definition,' Michigan coach Dusty May says Thirteen-year-old West Lafayette resident Alexa Wood designed Painter's shoes, which already have ...

More than kicks: Purdue basketball coaches to wear shoes designed by kids with cancer Purdue (16-5, 8-2) never looked back, at one point leading by 29 in the first half.

No team in college basketball has a better record against top-25 opponents than Purdue. With Friday's win over No. 21 Michigan, the Boilers are now 23-9. If Purdue basketball wanted to adopt a new ...