Trey Kaufman-Renn
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 head coach Matt Painter shouts during the first half of an NCAA semifinal basketball game against Ohio State at the Big Ten men's tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Iowa State Cyclones at Texas Longhorns 3/12/2023

Mar. 11, 2023 01:18 PM EST

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Ohio State center Felix Okpara (34) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Purdue defeated Ohio State 82-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey has 21st double-double as No. 3 Purdue tops Ohio State

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 19, 2023 03:36 PM EST

Florida A&M forward Saiyd Burnside (22) knocks the ball away from Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Newman scores 18 as No. 1 Purdue beats Florida A&M 82-49

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 29, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) shoots over New Orleans guard K'mani Doughty (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kaufman-Renn leads No. 1 Purdue past New Orleans 74-53

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 21, 2022 11:18 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 Mason Gillis (0) is defended by Austin Peay's Shon Robinson during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Austin Peay Governors at Purdue Boilermakers 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 10:38 PM EST

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes up for a dunk next to Bellarmine forward Nick Thelen (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Purdue won 96-67. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stefanovic paces No. 7 Purdue in 96-67 win over Bellarmine

By Mark Ambrogi Nov. 09, 2021 10:19 PM EST

Purdue men's head coach Matt Painter speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 7 Boilermakers using NCAA Tourney loss as motivation

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Purdue women's head coach Katie Gearlds speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
5 new coaches take stage as Big Ten readies for season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 06:35 PM EDT