Purdue basketball opened its preseason with an 87-55 win over Ball State on Sunday. BoilersXTRA's Nathan Baird and Sam King break down what we saw from coach Matt Painter's roster, featuring a new cast of stars.

Purdue basketball opened its preseason with an 87-55 win over Ball State on Sunday. BoilersXTRA's Nathan Baird and Sam King break down what we saw from coach Matt Painter's roster, featuring a new cast of stars.

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Purdue basketball is back! What we learned from exhibition vs Ball State

The Boilermakers stared down bowl eligibility at 3-3 after impressive Big Ten wins. After a pair of duds, how does Purdue measure success, seeking meaningful November games? Nathan Baird and Sam King offer their read on the situation.

The Boilermakers stared down bowl eligibility at 3-3 after impressive Big Ten wins. After a pair of duds, how does Purdue measure success, seeking meaningful November games? Nathan Baird and Sam King offer their read on the situation.

Purdue loss to Penn State raises urgency level on rest of season

Is Saturday's game at Penn State a must-win for Purdue football's quest to demonstrate a step forward as a program in 2026? Nathan Baird and Sam King give their predictions.

Is Saturday's game at Penn State a must-win for Purdue football's quest to demonstrate a step forward as a program in 2026? Nathan Baird and Sam King give their predictions.

Purdue football begins final push for bowl eligibility at Penn State

The gains Purdue's defense had made the prior two weeks were lost on a night Washington had five giveaways and won, partially a credit to former Boilers coach Ryan Walters and his Huskies defense. Nathan Baird and Sam King break down the loss that dropped Purdue to below .500 and bowl eligibility chances taking a hit.

The gains Purdue's defense had made the prior two weeks were lost on a night Washington had five giveaways and won, partially a credit to former Boilers coach Ryan Walters and his Huskies defense. Nathan Baird and Sam King break down the loss that dropped Purdue to below .500 and bowl eligibility chances taking a hit.

Purdue basketball is back! What we learned from exhibition vs Ball State

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