There were plenty of moments and games Matt Painter could have selected when asked about his favorite from the 2025-26 season. But the head coach didn't hesitate to talk about the one that stood out most from last year's 30-9 campaign. Purdue's 80-72 win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game is the one that highlighted the Boilermakers' season, at least for Painter. "Oh, easily the Michigan game," Painter said when asked about his favorite moment during the For Pete's Sake podcast. "I told our staff, 'We're going to be fine if we don't turn it over.' It's a hell of a statement, right? ... I thought that was the best game we played all year." Purdue had stellar performances from multiple players in that game in Chicago, highlighted by efforts from Oscar Cluff and Braden Smith. Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrates a play.…