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Purdue's Zach Edey (15) makes a pass to Mason Gillis, top right, amidst Minnesota defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Late rally lifts Minnesota past No. 24 Purdue, 71-68

By Patrick Donnelly Feb. 11, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Zed Key during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ivey's late 3 finishes Purdue's rally past No. 15 Ohio State

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 19, 2021 09:14 PM EST

Indiana State guard Cam Bacote (0) is defended by Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue at Indiana 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:14 PM EST

Indiana State guard Cam Bacote (0) is defended by Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Williams's 30-point effort sends Purdue past Indiana St.

Dec. 12, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Miami guard Harlond Beverly (5) passes the ball around Purdue defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Purdue Boilermakers at Miami (FL) Hurricanes 12/8/2020

Dec. 08, 2020 07:44 PM EST

Edey a force with 19 points as Purdue tops Liberty 77-64

Nov. 25, 2020 08:32 PM EST
MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — Zach Edey scored 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting in his collegiate debut and Purdue fended off Liberty 77-64 in the opener of the Space...

FILE - Purdue head coach Matt Painter gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in West Lafayette, Ind., in this March 7, 2020 file photo. Painter, like other conference coaches, is still waiting to see a final schedule. But he's already making contingency plans for what he expects to be a season full of adjustments. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Williams likely to play bigger role for young Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2020 04:53 PM EST

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) reacts with his teammates after drawing a charging foul against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Purdue won 74-62. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Boilermakers deliver winning road show at Indiana, 74-62

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2020 06:54 PM EST

Purdue's Evan Boudreaux (12) is defended by Butler's Kamar Baldwin (3) and Bryce Nze (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. Butler won 70-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Butler relies on strong defense to stifle Purdue

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2019 05:22 PM EST

Nebraska guard Dachon Burke Jr. (11) makes a layup against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Purdue Boilermakers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 05:07 PM EST

Chicago State forward Jace Colley (23) is defended by Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) and forward Evan Boudreaux (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue relies on defense to roll past Chicago St. 93-49

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2019 04:05 PM EST

Texas forward Royce Hamm Jr. (5) gets his hand on the shot of Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Longhorns use strong finish to pull upset at No. 23 Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2019 09:38 PM EST

Bowling Green guard Justin Turner (1) is fouled by LSU forward Darius Days (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
First Round - Game 1 (win) at First Round - Game 2 (win) 11/10/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 11:31 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) shoots over Green Bay guard PJ Pipes (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Revamped backcourt helps No. 23 Purdue get past Green Bay

By Michael Marot Nov. 06, 2019 09:11 PM EST

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) is defended by Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the first half of a regional final against Virginia in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. The Boilermakers could revert to their big lineup with 7-foot-3 center Matt Haarms, 270-pound power forward Trevon Williams, 6-9 small forward Aaron Wheeler and 6-7 guard Nojel Eastern. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue hoping to add new chapter in replacement story

By Michael Marot Oct. 23, 2019 02:59 PM EDT

Purdue forward Kyle King (23) drives on Ohio State guard Joey Lane in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 86-51. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
No. 14 Purdue beats Ohio State, grabs solo lead of Big Ten

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 02, 2019 04:24 PM EST

Penn State's Kyle McCloskey (10) shoots between Purdue's Matt Haarms, left, and Eric Hunter Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Edwards' 38 helps No. 17 Purdue hold off Penn State in OT

By Travis Johnson Jan. 31, 2019 10:11 PM EST

Purdue guard Carsen Edwards (3) shoots over Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Purdue defeated Michigan State 73-63. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue fends off late charge, tops No. 6 Michigan St 73-63

By Michael Marot Jan. 27, 2019 03:48 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) reacts to a teammate's shot late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Purdue won 89-54. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Edwards scores 19 points to lead Purdue over Rutgers 89-54

By Jim Johnson Jan. 15, 2019 10:24 PM EST