After a rough road trip to Oregon State dropped Purdue to 1-2, we reassessed the preseason conventional wisdom around the Boilermakers. Also, what did we learn from men’s basketball’s official opening day of practice?

After a rough road trip to Oregon State dropped Purdue to 1-2, we reassessed the preseason conventional wisdom around the Boilermakers. Also, what did we learn from men’s basketball’s official opening day of practice?

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BoilersXtra Podcast: Nebraska preview and preseason basketball buzz

The Boilermakers are playing like the No. 1 team they were once ranked as, and no better time than when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out. Join IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier Purdue beat reporter Sam King who discuss the March Madness draw, win over Michigan and more.

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/

The Boilermakers are playing like the No. 1 team they were once ranked as, and no better time than when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out. Join IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and Journal &amp; Courier Purdue beat reporter Sam King who discuss the March Madness draw, win over Michigan and more.
Read: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/</a>

Purdue surges into March Madness with Big Ten Tournament championship win over Michigan

How did Nathan and Sam vote on their All-Big Ten ballots? Also, is this Big Ten Tournament the most important of Matt Painter's Purdue tenure?

How did Nathan and Sam vote on their All-Big Ten ballots? Also, is this Big Ten Tournament the most important of Matt Painter's Purdue tenure?

BoilersXtra: Big Ten Tournament preview and our All Big Ten votes revealed

With Purdue football spring practice staring in a week, what are we most intrigued to see on Day 1? What does Caden Pierce mean for the Boiler basketball's 2026-27 roster? Also, the enduring legacy of Rondale Moore.

With Purdue football spring practice staring in a week, what are we most intrigued to see on Day 1? What does Caden Pierce mean for the Boiler basketball's 2026-27 roster? Also, the enduring legacy of Rondale Moore.

BoilersXtra Podcast: Nebraska preview and preseason basketball buzz

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