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By ZACH VOGTISL Writer The foundation of Purdue basketball has always been built on a few core principles: defense, toughness, and relentless effort, regardless of the situation or the score. These values have defined every Boilermaker team dating back to the Gene Keady era, when they were the program’s identity. At 13–1 and coming off […]

By Zach VogtISL Writer Braden Smith entered the Purdue basketball program during the summer of 2022 as he prepared for this freshman season. His arrival came at a time of significant uncertainty for the program, as soon-to-be No. 5 overall pick Jaden Ivey — along with an accomplished senior class of Trevion Williams, Eric Hunter […]

By ZACH VOGTISL Writer There are three things that remain certain in life: Death, taxes, and Purdue getting off to a scorching hot start on the court. With Purdue’s win in Tuscaloosa over No. 8 Alabama, they have officially won 31 of their last 32 games in the month of November. Dating back to 2021, […]

By ZACH VOGTISL Contributor The No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers are off and running with a 2-0 start to the 2025-26 season with wins over Evansville and Oakland at Mackey Arena. This season was widely viewed as possibly the most anticipated season in the history of Purdue basketball – and for good reason. Purdue came […]

By ZACH VOGTISL Writer Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and the Purdue Boilermakers danced their way into the Sweet 16 and have presented themselves with a fantastic opportunity. The 4th seed out of the Midwest Region handled a first round battle with 13th-seeded High Point by a final score of 75-63. The Panthers cut the lead […]

  By ZACH VOGTISL Contributor It’s time to dance. We have once again reached the best time of the year. The bracket is out, the matchups are set, and we now embark on a three-week journey to crown a champion. So, what does that mean for Purdue? The Boilers secured the 4th seed in the […]

By ZACH VOGTISL Contributor The Purdue Boilermakers came into the 2024-25 season with uncertain expectations. There was an intriguing mix of returning experience and exciting young talent. The question was always going to be how well Purdue could find a new identity after losing 2x National Player of the Year Zach Edey to the NBA. […]

By ZACH VOGTISL Contributor The 2023-24 college basketball season saw Purdue reach heights they hadn’t achieved since Joe Barry Carroll took the Boilermakers to the Final Four in 1980. Purdue put together their greatest season in 44 years with a team centered around the back-to-back National Player of the Year, Zach Edey. Unfortunately for Purdue, […]

By ZACH VOGTISL Contributor “Loyer will dribble it out! And the next stop on the Purdue redemption tour … is the Final Four!” Those were the words of Andrew Catalon as he delivered arguably the most iconic call in Purdue history. That was the moment that will go down in history. Forty-four years of pain, […]

By ZACH VOGT (@ZachVogt30)ISL Contributor The two words every Purdue fan wanted to say after the NCAA Tournament opening weekend: “Still Dancing.” And now the two words that remain: “It’s time.” The top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers took care of business in historic fashion in Indianapolis over the weekend, securing a 78-50 win over Grambling State in […]

By ZACH VOGT (@ZachVogt30)ISL Contributor Buckle up, Purdue fans. It’s March. The long awaited NCAA Tournament bracket is out, and Purdue’s path to destiny is in front of them. It has been a fun regular season for the Boilers, who put together the nation’s best resumé. Purdue won the Big Ten Conference by multiple games […]