Purdue coach Matt Painter has received a contract extension from the Board of Trustees. The new deal will keep him in West Lafayette through the 2028-29 season. He's led the Boilermakers to two straight Big Ten titles and a trip to the Final Four.
In a move that surprises absolutely nobody, the Purdue Board of Trustees has reportedly approved a contract extension for Boilermakers basketball coach Matt painter.The extension will keep Painter in West Lafayette through the 2028-29 season. The longtime coach of the Boilers will receive a base salary of $4.85 million in 2024-25. Painter will also receive performance-based incentives of $1.2 million.
Purdue trustees extend contract for men's basketball coach Matt Painter through 2029, with base salary for 2024-25 of $4.85M, with performance-based incentives of $1.2M.Painter has been in charge at Purdue since the 2005-06 season. He's led the program to five Big Ten regular season titles, four of those coming in the last eight years. The Boilers have also won a pair of Big Ten Tournament titles and have made 15 NCAA Tournament appearances.
Overall, Painter has compiled a 447-203 record during his time in West Lafayette. Purdue has been particularly dominant over the last three seasons, owning a 92-19 record, including a 46-14 mark in conference play.
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