art, wrestling, swimming, baking and cross country who has always thought basketball was a sport she'd like to try, especially after going with friends to watch Matt Painter coach the Purdue ...

"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours after making her 7th grade basketball team.

Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter is a throwback to another era — OK, like five years ago — when coaches recruited players under the premise that they would remain on the roster for several ...