



BoilersXtra: Antione West Jr., Daniel Jacobsen, Gicarri Harris and more from Purdue's 2-0 start in Canada
BoilersXTRA: What has Purdue men's basketball shown during its first two victories in Canada, and what more do the Boilermakers need to accomplish on the back end of this trip? Also, Nathan and Sam recap Mike Bobinski's media roundtable and what's next for Purdue's AD search.

How would you draft the Purdue men's basketball roster for a scrimmage?
How would you put together two Purdue men's basketball teams for a summer scrimmage? Nathan Baird and Sam King drafted their teams and discuss what it says about the Boilermakers' strengths and roster makeup.

Purdue stars were picked in 2026 NBA Draft: Braden Smith's fit with Pacers, Trey Kaufman-Renn to Timberwolves
Braden Smith was drafted, then traded to his hometown Indiana Pacers and fellow former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird, Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and Journal & Courier's Sam King break it down. Plus, Oscar…

BoilersXtra: Who will be Purdue men's basketball's next lottery pick? BoilersXTRA mailbag
Will Purdue men's basketball have another lottery pick in the near future? Who is our sleeper breakout candidate for Boilermaker football? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

BoilersXtra: Who will lead Purdue basketball in minutes and points in 2026-27?
Who will lead Purdue basketball in minutes and points next season? Should Boilermaker football be held to bowl expectations in Year-2 under Barry Odom? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

BoilersXtra: Purdue basketball season recap, portal thoughts, offseason preview
Was Purdue basketball's season a disappointment? What will Matt Painter do in the transfer portal? Wrapping up one season and looking ahead to the next.

Braden Smith makes history as Purdue rolls past Queens in March Madness opener
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-b…

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

BoilersXtra: Big Ten Tournament preview and our All Big Ten votes revealed
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: Purdue basketball stretch run, remembering 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.