Nathan and Sam share their second thoughts from Purdue basketball's exhibition win over UIndy, including a closer look at Omer Mayer and Jack Benter. Also, should football turn to the future over the final four games?

 

Nathan and Sam share their second thoughts from Purdue basketball's exhibition win over UIndy, including a closer look at Omer Mayer and Jack Benter. Also, should football turn to the future over the final four games?
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BoilersXTRA: Should Purdue football look to the future in final four games?

It was a historic night for the Boilermakers as they left little doubt against Queens to open the NCAA Tournament. They'll see a familiar face Sunday when they play Malik Reneau and Miami.

Read Gregg Doyel: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/

Purdue insider Nathan Baird: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/

 

It was a historic night for the Boilermakers as they left little doubt against Queens to open the NCAA Tournament. They'll see a familiar face Sunday when they play Malik Reneau and Miami.
Read Gregg Doyel: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/</a>
Purdue insider Nathan Baird: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/</a>
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Braden Smith makes history as Purdue rolls past Queens in March Madness opener

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?

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