From Purdue Sports Information WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 10-game home slate, a spot in one of the nation’s premier early-season tournaments and the second edition of the Crossroads Classic headline the 2012-13 Purdue men’s basketball non-conference schedule, released on Friday. Of the known or potential opponents on the Boilermakers’ schedule, six advanced to postseason […]
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From Purdue Sports Information CASTELLANZA, Italy – Junior forward Sandi Marcius recorded a double-double and six Boilermakers scored in double figures as the Purdue men’s basketball team routed Amici del Campetto, 108-72, on Thursday night to wrap up its four-game Italian tour on a high note. Three Boilers – senior D.J. Byrd, junior Terone Johnson […]
From Purdue Sports Information CREAZZO, Italy – Freshman guard Rapheal Davis’ game-high 23 points and a pair of double-doubles from young post players were part of a dominating offensive performance that spurred the Purdue men’s basketball team to a 105-69 win over Vicenza All-Star on Tuesday night. Davis knocked down 11-of-14 (.786) shots from the […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s Akeem Shavers says he could run for more than 1,000 yards this year. At most schools, that would just be typical talk. Most usually have a back who can reasonably expect to get close. This, however, is Purdue, the Cradle of Quarterbacks. The Boilermakers have […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Swag. Swagger. Swagging. However you want to say it, there’s plenty of it at Purdue. It’s quite a change. Danny Hope’s team has a new vibe after three previous seasons that began with some degree of potential were derailed by injuries. The Boilermakers have 19 starters back from last year’s 7-6 team […]
By Purdue Sports Information Purdue Men’s Basketball Takes Down All Star Italy In Tour Opener ROME – Rapheal Davis led the way with 15 points and Donnie Hale put up a double-double as the Purdue men’s basketball team stormed to an 80-38 victory over All Star Italy in the opener of its four-game Italian tour. […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Brian Cardinal was awestruck when he saw the court that bears his name and the surrounding new facilities. Back in 2008, Cardinal and his wife, former Purdue women’s player Danielle Bird, donated $250,000 to the renovation project for a practice court, leading Purdue to name it […]
From Purdue Sports Information: Here is the most recent list Purdue released of expected participants in Saturday’s alumni basketball game, with career summaries included. The list includes Carl Landry, Brian Cardinal, David Teague and Chris Kramer. Dave Barrett (1988-91) Member of Purdue’s 1988 Big Ten championship team Three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (1989, 1990, 1991) Winner […]
From Purdue sports information: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – With the Purdue men’s basketball program’s inaugural alumni game/intrasquad scrimmage fast approaching, fans may find the following details helpful in planning to attend the event at Mackey Arena. The alumni game is set to tip off at 2 p.m. ET on Keady Court. Legendary former head coach […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Legendary former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady will return to the sideline at Mackey Arena on Saturday for the Alumni Game. He will coach against his protege, Matt Painter, at 2 p.m. Keady, the winningest coach in Purdue history, led the Boilermakers to six Big Ten championships, including three straight […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Hope probably could make as much money selling cars as he does coaching football. The fiery leader can find something positive in the most dismal performance. He’s had to be that way: Purdue has struggled on the field during his three-year tenure, and the injury bug has been awfully busy […]
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