(Editor's note: this Carsen Edwards NBA Draft stock article from the end of the regular season is now being re-posted with the NBA Draft tomorrow night) It won’t be official until tomorrow, but Purdue junior combo guard Carsen Edwards (23.4 points per game entering the regular season finale) will win the Big Ten scoring title. It will make him the third Boilermaker in the last … [Read more...] about Big Ten Scoring Champ Carsen Edwards: NBA Draft Stock Update
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Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant
Social change is accomplished when hearts and minds are moved to change. The first time I heard the "IU Sucks" chant at a Purdue home game (win over Northwestern in 2016), I admit that I thought it quirky and funny. It reminded me of the times I've been to Fenway Park, when the Boston Red Sox are playing the Detroit Tigers and the fans chant "Yankees Suck!" Over time though, … [Read more...] about Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant
Purdue’s Robbie Hummel wins top senior award
Purdue All-American forward Robbie Hummel has been selected as the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner. Hummel is Purdue’s first-ever winner of the award, given annually to the most outstanding senior in NCAA Division I men’s basketball. … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Robbie Hummel wins top senior award
Purdue’s Matt Painter gives take on Bruce Weber firing
Purdue coach Matt Painter is from the same Gene Keady coaching tree as just fired, former Illini Bruce Weber; they're contemporaries, peers and friends. They both spend a lot of time screaming at their players to "MOVE" and "MOTION" in the motion offense system that they run. (It's been a struggle offensively for both teams at times this season). Following his … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Matt Painter gives take on Bruce Weber firing
Purdue Boilermakers Tournament Resume: Strengths and Weaknesses
In our latest NCAA Tournament projection, we have the Purdue Boilermakers as an #11 seed in the West Regional, out in Albuquerque. In other words, just a line or two above bubble status. And since February is here- time to think about who needs to shore up the old resume for selection time come March. And given how dreadful the Boilers have been at Conseco Fieldhouse, don't … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Tournament Resume: Strengths and Weaknesses
Purdue 58, Northwestern 56: Rapid Reaction
In Tuesday’s 66-64 loss to Michigan, Purdue senior Robbie Hummel missed a big shot at the end of the game to send the Boilermakers to their second straight loss and third in the past four games. (Guest post by Kevin Trahan of bigtenorbust.com, purplewildcats.com and the Daily Northwestern.) On Saturday, he made sure he didn’t repeat that performance, sinking Northwestern … [Read more...] about Purdue 58, Northwestern 56: Rapid Reaction
Does the Purdue Boilermakers 7-1 Start Surprise You?
As the Big Ten beat the ACC for the third straight time in the annual challenge, we learned the league could be stronger than we actually thought. Or at least top to bottom the depth/talent of the league is better than we expected. Or the ACC is just really down; as the Midwest beat the Atlantic Coast by it's most comfortable margin ever. I did not see that coming at all; … [Read more...] about Does the Purdue Boilermakers 7-1 Start Surprise You?
Purdue Boilermakers Owning State of Indiana Basketball Right Now
When Robbie Hummel went down with a season-ending injury in mid October, many college basketball pundits believed the Purdue Boilermakers' dream season to be was lost. Their lofty top ten, in some cases top five, national ranking seemed no longer appropriate, and many experts wrote them off. Yet here they are, the second most consistent and powerful team in the Big Ten. … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Owning State of Indiana Basketball Right Now