2009–10 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team
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The 2009–10 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team represented Purdue University
. The head coach was Matt Painter
, then in his fifth season with the Boilers. The team played its home games in Mackey Arena
in West Lafayette, Indiana
, as a member of the Big Ten Conference
.
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Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
. The head coach was Matt Painter
Matt Painter
Matt Painter is the current head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team.-Playing career:Matt Painter attended Delta High School in Muncie and played basketball for current basketball coach and former athletic director, Stan Daugherty...
, then in his fifth season with the Boilers. The team played its home games in Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University campus, it is home to the university's basketball teams, and occasionally hosts home games for the volleyball and wrestling teams...
in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific...
, as a member of the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
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Season notes
- Junior guard E'Twaun MooreE'Twaun MooreE'Twaun Donte Moore is an American professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association, who is playing with Italy's Benetton Treviso during the lockout. Moore was drafted by the Celtics in the 2011 NBA Draft after playing college basketball at Purdue...
, forward Robbie HummelRobbie HummelRobert John Hummel is an American college basketball player for Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana...
, forward/center JaJuan JohnsonJaJuan JohnsonJaJuan Markeis Johnson is an American professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He played collegiate basketball at Purdue University. During his sophomore season, he was named a First-Team All-Big Ten selection. As a junior, he was named a...
, along with senior guard Keaton Grant, each scored their 1,000th career point. - Keaton Grant broke the school record with most career games, eclipsing Marcus Green's 132 mark set last season with 138.
- Robbie Hummel broke the school record of consecutive free throws made, making 36, breaking Jerry SichtingJerry SichtingJerry Lee Sichting is a retired American basketball player in the NBA.-1972-1975:Jerry Sichting, the 6'1", 175 lb guard, attended Martinsville High School, located in Martinsville, Indiana...
's prior mark of 34. - Robbie Hummel made 8 three point-field goals in a game, tying Cuonzo MartinCuonzo MartinCuonzo LaMar Martin is a retired American professional basketball player and is the current head coach of the University of Tennessee men's basketball team.-1986-1990:...
's sixteen year old school record. - Senior guard Chris KramerChris KramerChristopher Scott Kramer is an American professional basketball player. He played collegiately with the Purdue University Boilermakers...
broke Brian CardinalBrian CardinalBrian Lee Cardinal , nicknamed "The Custodian" or "The Janitor", is an American professional basketball player. Prior to being drafted to the NBA, Cardinal played college basketball at Purdue University.-1991–1995:...
's 259 career steals mark, giving Kramer the school's career steals record with an eventual 274. - The team's 14-0 start on the season is tied for the best in Purdue Men's basketball history, along with its first undefeated preseason record since the 1993-94 season1993-94 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team-Regular season:During the 1994 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Purdue qualified for the Elite Eight, where they lost to the Duke Blue Devils.-Player stats:-NCAA basketball tournament:*South**Purdue 98, Central Florida 67...
. - With a victory over Minnesota on January 5th, 2010, Purdue won its 500th game at Mackey ArenaMackey ArenaMackey Arena is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University campus, it is home to the university's basketball teams, and occasionally hosts home games for the volleyball and wrestling teams...
. - Robbie Hummel became the first Boilermaker to score 35 points in a game since Carl LandryCarl LandryCarl Christopher Landry is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. He played collegiate basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers from 2004 to 2007. The 6'9", 248 lb power forward is the older brother of Marcus Landry...
did in 2005. - Head coach Matt PainterMatt PainterMatt Painter is the current head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team.-Playing career:Matt Painter attended Delta High School in Muncie and played basketball for current basketball coach and former athletic director, Stan Daugherty...
won his 100th game as Purdue's head coach with a victory over WisconsinWisconsin Badgers men's basketballThe Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin....
on January 28, 2010. - Purdue became the first and only team in Big Ten Conference history to beat IndianaIndiana Hoosiers men's basketballThe Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
, Michigan StateMichigan State Spartans men's basketballThe Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team represents Michigan State University and competes in the Big Ten Conference of NCAA Division I. The team currently plays at the Breslin Student Events Center...
, Ohio StateOhio State Buckeyes men's basketballThe Lucas Sapp men's basketball team represents The Ohio State University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes won their only National Championship in 1960 and have made a total of 21 NCAA Tournament appearances...
, IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini men's basketballThe Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at Assembly Hall, located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign....
, and Minnesota on the road in a single season. - Purdue received a #3 ranking in both major polls, giving the program its highest since 1994.
- Robbie Hummel suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligamentAnterior cruciate ligamentThe anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
on February 24, 2010 in a road game against Minnesota, prematurely ending his season. - The 2010 senior class became the winningest class in school history, surpassing the 98 wins mark with 102.
- Purdue won its 22nd Big Ten Conference title, the most of any Big Ten school and its first in fourteen years.
- Coach Matt Painter was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second time in three years.
- Both E'Twaun Moore and Robbie Hummel were named First Team All-Big Ten, the first time for multiple Boilermakers since 1988.
- Kelsey Barlow was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team, becoming the fifth Boiler in four years with the honor.
- Chris Kramer received his second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors.
- Purdue reached a second straight Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
. - Purdue's 29 wins on the season tied the most in school history with the 1993-94 team.
Roster
Incoming recruits
Schedule
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2010 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2010 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament was played Thursday, March 11 through Sunday, March 14 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. All 10 games aired nationally on ESPN, ESPN2, the Big Ten Network and CBS Sports. ESPN2 carried the first two games on Thursday and the Big Ten...
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2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
South Region
Rankings
| Poll | Preseason | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Wk 15 | Wk 16 | Wk 17 | Postseason | Final |
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| AP | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | |
| Coaches | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 |
2010 Signing Class
See also
- 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
- 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
- 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings
- List of NCAA Division I institutions