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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

Illinois guard RJ Melendez (15) makes a pass around Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 5 Purdue tops Illinois 76-71

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2023 03:17 PM EST

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) looks to shoot against Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Edey, Big Ten champ No. 5 Purdue outlast Wisconsin 63-61

By Steve Megargee Mar. 02, 2023 11:35 PM EST

Smith's 3-pointer lifts Purdue women over Wisconsin, 57-55

Mar. 02, 2023 08:55 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jayla Smith's 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining gave Purdue a 57-55 win over Wisconsin on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten...

Northwestern forward Tydus Verhoeven (10) blocks a shot by Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58

By Jay Cohen Feb. 12, 2023 04:31 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

Indiana's Trey Galloway reacts after Indiana defeated Purdue in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis, No. 21 Indiana beat Edey, No. 1 Purdue 79-74

By Michael Marot Feb. 04, 2023 06:48 PM EST

Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin, right, shoots in front of Ohio State guard Hevynne Bristow during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65

By Jacob Benge Jan. 29, 2023 03:06 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

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) shoots over Purdue guard Ethan Morton (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
No. 3 Purdue blows out Minnesota 61-39 behind Braden Smith

By Dave Campbell Jan. 19, 2023 09:00 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

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

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

Antoine Davis sets Horizon League's all-time scoring record

Dec. 01, 2022 09:48 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Antoine Davis became the Horizon League's all-time leading scorer and he helped Detroit Mercy rally late for a 75-66 victory over Purdue Fort...

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots over Florida State guard Darin Green Jr. (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Edey scores 25 points, No. 5 Purdue beats FSU 79-69

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 30, 2022 09:47 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

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Houston reaches No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983

By Dave Skretta Nov. 28, 2022 12:01 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