MARK AMBROGI
Penn State's Myles Dread (2) controls the ball in front of Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 9 Purdue tops Penn State 69-61 in Big Ten tourney

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2022 11:47 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue's Brandon Newman hadn't played for more than a month. He

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs a rebound over Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Murray leads No. 24 Iowa past Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2022 04:42 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For Keegan Murray, confidence has been the key to Iowa's recent

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) shoots over Butler forward Bryce Nze, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 11 Villanova cruises by Butler in regular-season finale

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2022 02:38 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Moore and No. 11 Villanova got defensive in their tune-up

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Ivey, No. 5 Purdue end Rutgers' run over ranked teams

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 20, 2022 08:17 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — For Purdue coach Matt Painter, Jaden Ivey's ability to

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) attempts to block a shot by Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 3 Purdue blocks Maryland in final seconds for 62-61 win

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 13, 2022 03:44 PM EST
WEST LAFAYTTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue forward Trevion Williams credited pregame

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) reacts after hitting a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ivey, Williams lead No. 4 Purdue past Michigan 82-76

Mark Ambrogi Feb. 05, 2022 04:56 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — One thing Trevion Williams and the other Purdue seniors

Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) shoots over the defense of Butler in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Martin scores 27, No. 25 UConn tops Butler again, 75-56

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 20, 2022 11:41 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley had been waiting to see Tyrese Martin

Xavier guard Nate Johnson (10) blocks a shot by Butler guard Jair Bolden (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Kunkel scores 25 in No. 22 Xavier's 87-72 win over Butler

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 07, 2022 10:51 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Kunkel realized pretty early in Friday night's game against

Indiana forward Race Thompson, left, defends against Ohio State guard Malaki Branham (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Jackson-Davis scores 27, Indiana shuts down No. 13 OSU 67-51

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 06, 2022 09:34 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and

An usher patrols the aisles with a "masks mandatory" sign as a reminder to fans during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Purdue and Nicholls State, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Edey, Ivey lead No. 3 Purdue past Nicholls State 104-90

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 29, 2021 07:40 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey grew up in Canada playing baseball and hockey

Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) shoots over Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Purdue holds off Iowa 77-70 in Big Ten opener

Mark Ambrogi Dec. 03, 2021 11:43 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trevion Williams showed his senior leadership down

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes up for a dunk next to Bellarmine forward Nick Thelen (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Purdue won 96-67. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stefanovic paces No. 7 Purdue in 96-67 win over Bellarmine

By Mark Ambrogi Nov. 09, 2021 10:19 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic got in a groove from the

Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) goes to the basket against Indiana's Race Thompson (25) and Jerome Hunter (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 89-64. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nebraska's Hoiberg leaves Big Ten loss with 'common cold'

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2020 10:53 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg was taken to a hospital for

Rutgers guards Geo Baker (0) and Jacob Young (42) celebrate in the closing seconds of overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rutgers defeated Purdue 71-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baker, Harper rally Rutgers past Purdue 71-68 in OT

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Rutgers guard Geo Baker was just doing what his

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (4) shoots over Penn State forward Seth Lundy (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Durham, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past No. 9 Penn State

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 23, 2020 02:52 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — In a game full of wild swings, Indiana boxed out No. 9

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) shoots under Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Butler defeated Xavier 66-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 12, 2020 09:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan was looking at how his team

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Purdue defeated Iowa 104-68. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 17 Iowa 104-68 in offensive outburst

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 05, 2020 09:26 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue got off to a fast start against a ranked

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50 shoots over Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Purdue defeated Minnesota 83-78 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Haarms scores 26 points, Purdue beats Minnesota 83-78 2OT

Mark Ambrogi Jan. 02, 2020 10:13 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Matt Haarms figures this victory will pay dividends

Central Michigan head coach Keno Davis reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Stefanovic scores 23, Purdue tops Central Michigan 97-62

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 28, 2019 02:21 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic set the tone early for a Purdue

A balanced No. 18 Butler routs Southern 66-41, goes to 10-1

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 14, 2019 02:16 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler’s unselfishness translated into a healthy balanced