# Purdue’s Coaching Pay Surge | College Basketball News

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Published: 2026-07-17T09:13:24+00:00
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P.J. Thompson’s big leap to associate head coach at Purdue basketball came with a six-figure pay bump—now earning $600K annually, up from $400K—signaling his rising value as a coach who’s turned down multiple offers to stay. Since rejoining Purdue in 2019 as a grad assistant after a brief pro stint, Thompson’s offensive genius has propelled the Boilermakers to record-setting efficiency, and helped mold stars like Braden Smith, now an NBA guard. Meanwhile, other assistants also saw raises: Paul Lusk and Brandon Brantley hit $525K, while Sasha Stefanovic and new hire Kenneth Lowe earn $200K each. The assistant coaching payroll now totals $2.05M—up from $1.85M—and head coach Matt Painter’s compensation could hit over $5M with bonuses, reflecting Purdue’s commitment to building a championship-caliber staff. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac1b1236d8eefd3c

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