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Purdue Boilermakers Carrying the Flag for the Big Ten

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If you're a "geriatric millenial" or older, then you might remember the days when the Indiana Hoosiers were the premier Big Ten program. In the late 1990s, the Michigan State Spartans took over. But the 2020s belong to the Purdue Boilermakers. And the momentum train keeps rolling for last year's national runner-up, despite the fact that they lost back-to-back National Player … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Carrying the Flag for the Big Ten

#23 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview, Prediction

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At the rate this season is going, Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters could soon be in line to get the best gig possible. There is no sweeter job, on this entire Earth, then fired coach with a lucrative buyout. You can easily pay me tens of millions of dollars to go away and not work. I'll accept that arrangement 11 times out of 10. Now comes a trip to Champaign, so … [Read more...] about #23 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview, Prediction

Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs

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This season, Purdue center Zach Edey is looking to become the first consensus, back-to-back National Player of the Year since UCLA (and Deadhead Nation)'s Bill Walton did it in 1971-72 and 1972-73. Virginia's Ralph Sampson achieved this honor during a three season span, from 1981 to 1983, but was only named consensus NPOY in 1982. He was named a 2023 first-team preseason … [Read more...] about Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs

Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness

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While the NCAA Tournament history of the Purdue Boilermakers is rather painful, especially so in recent years, hope springs eternal for them this March. Purdue (23-2, 12-2) is currently ranked #2 in the nation, and they entered Thursday night’s win over Minnesota nationally ranked in the top 20 for wins (1st), offensive efficiency (2nd), rebounding margin (2nd), three-point … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness

Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue

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The new Welsh-Ryan Arena opened in for the 2018-19 season, but it never got this electric until tonight. It wasn't until last February that Northwestern basketball recorded a win over a team ranked #1 in the AP Poll. Now, they have done it twice, and it was against Purdue both times. It was an overtime game with 18 lead changes and 12 ties, but if you were there, watching … [Read more...] about Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Preview, Prediction

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As the SEC and their fan bases love to tell you- "it just means more." Because hey, the southeastern conference is just that much more exceptional than the rest of the country. In all seriousness though, the Vanderbilt Commodores visit to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday does have the air of a quasi-bowl elimination contention contest. You might think it sounds crazy to … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Preview, Prediction

Big Ten Scoring Champ Carsen Edwards: NBA Draft Stock Update

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(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

Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant

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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

Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan

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E'Twaun Moore grew up a Chicago Bulls fan. Today he joined the team. The 6-4, 191 pound guard hails from East Chicago, Indiana, so this is literally "living the dream." Moore worked out at the Berto Center (the Bulls' practice facility in Deerfield, IL) right before the NBA Draft, and The Sports Bank asked him then what kind of feedback the Bulls gave him. "Told me to … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan