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Nevada head coach Steve Alford questions a call during the first half of a First Four college basketball game against Arizona State in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Purdue Boilermakers 3/17/2023

Mar. 15, 2023 10:10 PM EDT

Illinois guard RJ Melendez (15) shoots between Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue's supporting cast helps set table for March Madness

By Michael Marot Mar. 15, 2023 05:10 AM EDT

Purdue center Zach Edey, left, shoots over Penn State forward Kebba Njie during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Edey's 30 helps No. 5 Purdue hold off Penn State in Big Ten

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 12, 2023 06:17 PM EDT

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

By Jay Cohen Mar. 10, 2023 02:37 PM EST

Purdue head coach Matt Painter questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Purdue defeated Iowa 87-73. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Braden Smith leads No. 1 Purdue past Iowa 87-73

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 09, 2023 09:17 PM EST

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives to the basket past Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Zach Edey has 19 points, No. 1 Purdue beats Michigan 75-70

By Larry Lage Jan. 26, 2023 11:26 PM EST

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) makes a layup as Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Zach Edey scores 32, No. 3 Purdue beats Michigan State 64-63

By Larry Lage Jan. 16, 2023 05:09 PM EST

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) makes a pass around Nebraska forward Derrick Walker (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Purdue defeated Nebraska 73-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Purdue uses 3-point flurry to take down Nebraska 73-55

By Michael Marot Jan. 13, 2023 09:04 PM EST

Penn State's Kebba Njie and Purdue's Zach Edey fight for the tip off to start the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd)
Edey scores 30 as No. 1 Purdue surges past Penn State 76-63

By Kevin Cooney Jan. 08, 2023 08:23 PM EST

Purdue guard Ethan Morton, front left, celebrates with guard Fletcher Loyer following the team's win over Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio State Buckeyes 1/5/2023

Jan. 05, 2023 09:40 PM EST

Ohio State center Felix Okpara, right, blocks a shot by Purdue center Zach Edey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Loyer’s 3 lifts No. 1 Purdue 71-69 over No. 24 Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Jan. 05, 2023 09:38 PM EST

Nebraska's Juwan Gray reacts after he was called for foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 4 Boilermakers hold off Nebraska 65-62 in overtime

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2022 05:05 PM EST

Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Edey's 31 points, 22 boards lead No. 5 Purdue past Minnesota

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 04, 2022 07:19 PM EST

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Florida State forward Cameron Corhen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Purdue Boilermakers at Florida State Seminoles 11/30/2022

Nov. 30, 2022 09:04 PM EST

Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, right, blocks a shot from Duke forward Dariq Whitehead during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy Championship in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Edey scores 21 as No. 24 Purdue beats No. 8 Duke 75-56

Nov. 27, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) falls into the seating area during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Zach Edey scores 23, No. 24 Purdue tops No. 6 Gonzaga 84-66

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2022 01:43 AM EST

West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) defends against Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Purdue Boilermakers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/24/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 10:52 PM EST

Edey records another double-double, Purdue beats Milwaukee

Nov. 08, 2022 08:53 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Fletcher Loyer scored 17 points with five 3-pointers, Zach Edey had 12 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, and Purdue beat Milwaukee 84...

FILE - Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Jan. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. David Jenkins Jr. wanted to close out his college basketball career at a school where he would be pushed. He chose Purdue. Turns out the young Boilermakers may benefit most from the sixth-year senior's long journey to West Lafayette. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Jenkins brings years of experience to young Purdue squad

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Coach Matt Painter intends to pin his Big Ten and national championship title hopes on the 7-foot-4, 290-pound junior becoming the Boilermakers' newest center of attention. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue's Edey moves from role player to center of attention

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2022 11:50 AM EDT