Purdue responds, but Painter meets with Mizzou

After days of staying mum on Mizzou's courtship of Matt Painter, Purdue on Tuesday morning flashed signs of a counter-offensive to keep him even as multiple sources said Mizzou was to meet with Painter today in Florida.

"The Board of Trustees, president (France) Cordova and (athletic director) Morgan Burke clearly demonstrated the university's commitment to him and to our men's basketball program," Purdue spokesman Tom Schott said during a teleconference, according to The Associated Press. "We are proactive. Although we will not go into any details at this time, we encourage Matt to stay, through our words and action. We want Matt to remain a Boilermaker."

Schott added: "An effort is being made, has been made, was made. What was demonstrated last night is certainly enough of a starting point that he'll understand our desires."

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