MICHAEL MAROT
Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots against Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big battle takes center stage in No. 1 Purdue-No. 21 Indiana

By Michael Marot 11 hrs ago
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey arrived on Purdue's campus three years ago as

Penn State guard Seth Lundy (1) drives on Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gillis scores 29, No. 1 Purdue rolls past Penn St. 80-60

By Michael Marot Feb. 01, 2023 08:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Mason Gillis routinely demonstrates his shooting prowess

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) moves to the basket between Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Purdue defeated Michigan State 77-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61

By Michael Marot Jan. 29, 2023 02:50 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey donned Sunday’s postgame prizes

Ohio State's Rikki Harris (1) drives around Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Holmes, Garzon lead No. 6 Indiana women past No. 2 Ohio St

By Michael Marot Jan. 26, 2023 10:41 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Yarden Garzon's stat line for No. 6 Indiana was plenty

Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) tries to get around Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey, No. 3 Purdue fend off Maryland's late charge 58-55

By Michael Marot Jan. 22, 2023 03:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter kept imploring his team to

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) makes a pass around Nebraska forward Derrick Walker (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Purdue defeated Nebraska 73-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Purdue uses 3-point flurry to take down Nebraska 73-55

By Michael Marot Jan. 13, 2023 09:04 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Third-ranked Purdue relied on an old-school combination

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) shoots over Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Late 3-pointer sends Rutgers past No. 1 Purdue again, 65-64

By Michael Marot Jan. 02, 2023 09:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Last season, Cam Spencer could only dream about playing a

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives for the ball past Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey has 29 points, 16 rebounds; No. 1 Purdue beats Davidson

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2022 08:29 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey kept taking his shots when Davidson sent

Hofstra guard Amar'e Marshall (24) drives on Purdue forward Brian Waddell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey stands tall as No. 4 Boilermakers rout Hofstra 85-66

By Michael Marot Dec. 07, 2022 08:58 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey keeps putting up big numbers — and No. 4 Purdue

Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) puts up a shot against North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis leads No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 UNC, 77-65

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 11:55 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis grew up dreaming about winning showcase

Jackson State guard Gabe Watson (0) puts up a shot against Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) and forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bates, Johnson lead No. 11 Indiana past Jackson State 90-51

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2022 02:37 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Tamar Bates celebrated his best college game, first with his

Thompson leads No. 11 Hoosiers past Little Rock 87-68

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2022 08:47 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The first shot Race Thompson took Wednesday night bloodied

Duke forward Mark Mitchell, center, scramble for a loose ball with Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr., left, and Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 6 Kansas rallies late to beat No. 7 Duke 69-64

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2022 12:38 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. provided a calm, steadying

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts after a score against Michigan State during the second half on an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT

By Michael Marot Nov. 15, 2022 10:27 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State found a way to finish. The search

Indiana guard Xavier Johnson brings the ball up the court while being defended by Bethune-Cookman guard Marcus Garrett during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 13 Indiana uses 3s to blow out Bethune-Cookman 101-49

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2022 10:47 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Mike Woodson finally took advantage of a

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots while being defended by Morehead State forward LJ Bryan (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 13 Hoosiers rout Morehead State 88-53 in season opener

By Michael Marot Nov. 07, 2022 09:15 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana star Trayce Jackson-Davis looked even better than

FILE - Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Jan. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. David Jenkins Jr. wanted to close out his college basketball career at a school where he would be pushed. He chose Purdue. Turns out the young Boilermakers may benefit most from the sixth-year senior's long journey to West Lafayette. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Jenkins brings years of experience to young Purdue squad

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2022 01:36 PM EDT
David Jenkins Jr. made a checklist for what he wanted on his final stop on a six

FILE - Indiana guard Xavier Johnson (0) drives past Wyoming's Xavier DuSell (53) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Xavier Johnson faced the stark reality his basketball days could be over when an April police chase ended in his arrest in a Bloomington parking lot. Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson gave him a second chance. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Focused Xavier Johnson could be X-factor for No. 13 Hoosiers

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2022 06:32 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Xavier Johnson faced the stark reality his basketball days

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Coach Matt Painter intends to pin his Big Ten and national championship title hopes on the 7-foot-4, 290-pound junior becoming the Boilermakers' newest center of attention. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue's Edey moves from role player to center of attention

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2022 11:50 AM EDT
Purdue center Zach Edey always stood out. Whether he was striking out

FILE - Indiana guard Xavier Johnson (0) is guarded by Wyoming's Xavier DuSell (53) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 15, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Johnson made a smooth transition last season after leaving Pittsburgh. He became Indiana's starting point guard job, kept it all season and played his best basketball in February and March.(AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
No. 13 Indiana must manage expectations as Big Ten favorite

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2022 11:43 AM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis spent three seasons putting a personal