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In addition to covering college basketball on a daily basis and breaking news for the site, Katz pens the "Daily Word" and "Weekly Word." Send your questions now and join Katz Friday at 2 p.m. ET! Steven Andy, what do you think the Hoosiers chances are realistically against the Wildcats? Can we pull it off? Andy Katz I'm convinced that the Hoosiers ...

In the off season I read so many posts about how our freshman recruits where ranked in the top 150 what ever.

Mark Wohlford thought most of his knowledge of Purdue's offensive and defensive philosophies and his go-getter attitude would be served during practices this season.

Some more odds and ends from Purdue coach Matt Painter's conference call on Monday ... -- Let's not read between the lines too much here.

The message emanating from Purdue's camp about its early season shooting struggles has been uniform: It's but a blip on the radar, because the Boilermakers have too many proven shooters for it to last too long.

If you think about it, it is one of the more remarkable streaks in sports. For the last 10 years, the Big Ten and the ACC have lined up their teams top to bottom and squared off in a made-for-ESPN extravaganza.

Last week was full of disappointment for the Big Ten Conference as Michigan State, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois were upset in men's basketball.

Purdue coach Matt Painter doesn't coach glamour teams, flashy teams, teams that overwhelm with talent and egos rather than ones that rock your world and beat you to your knees.

Purdue looked good against a deep and athletic Tennessee team last night. It's the first time I can remember since 1994 that Purdue looked like they belonged on the court against a big time team.

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- E'Twaun Moore was the Paradise Jam's MVP. Robbie Hummel was selected to the all-tournament team.

When it comes to cheering on your favorite team, it is difficult not toA get excited about coming away with a win over a quality opponent.A Beyond that short term joy, however, some things occurredA over the course of the Purdue-TennesseeA game and throughout the 2009 Paradise Jam tournament that should benefitA Purdue over the course of theA the ...

Records through Sunday; previous ranking in parentheses. 1. Kansas : The Jayhawks scored their fewest points in a win since 2000 when they eked out a 57-55 victory against Memphis.

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Any team hoping to win a three-game, four-day tournament must have depth.

Today's schedule : DePaul vs. Northern Iowa, 1 p.m.; East Carolina vs. Tennessee, 3:30 p.m.; St.

The curtain raises on Purdue's season of great expectations. The No. 7 Boilermakers take on Cal State Northridge tonight at Mackey Arena as both teams play their first game.

Purdue hasn't been to a Final Four since 1980, but with all five starters back from last season's team that reached the regional semifinals, the Boilermakers might have an opportunity at making the one-hour drive to Indianapolis in April.

Purdue coach Matt Painter and the Boilermakers have made a decision on the status of freshman guard Kelsey Barlow.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- They've won the Big Ten Tournament. They've been to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter has never had depth like this before.

What's Matt Painter do? The Purdue coach wants to win, play well, utilize depth and maximize potential.