Braggs In The Stands @BraggsInStands

7 and a half beautiful minutes of Purdue practice highlights. Full highlights via link. youtu.be/g1w19AETAwQ?si…

Full Matt Painter interview as the Boilers prepare to head to Vancouver. youtu.be/ileR3kv36M8?si…

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2nd time covering the Final Four. Indy is a great host. Thank you to @Saul_Bookman for the opportunity! From San Fran for the Super Bowl ➡️ Indy for the Combine ➡️ Arizona for Spring Training ➡️ Chicago for the Big Ten Tourney ➡️ St. Louis for the Madness ➡️ Back to Indy for the Final 4! It's been a crazy month and a half. NFL Draft on deck. Then maybe some sleep? Probably not! 😂

It’s day 1 of a new era. Here’s some things I’m interested in looking ahead to the next iteration of this team. 1. Coach Painter has constantly adapted his offense to his personnel over the years. Purdue went from the most post up heavy team to shooting the most 3’s in the country, back to the most post up heavy team in about a 4 year span between 2017-18 to 2020-21. Purdue was one of the lowest PnR usage teams in the entire country during those years, and then came Braden Smith, and they became one of the highest PnR usage teams. How does this team morph to fit its current personnel? Time will tell, but I’m looking forward to seeing which direction the coaching staff goes. 2. Leading up to the season I often talked about how Omer had primarily thrived in high on-ball usage environments. This year he had to adapt to lower on-ball and lower volume shot taking, making it harder for him to get into rhythm. What does his production look like when he gets higher usage with the ball in his hands and higher shot volume? 3. C.J. Cox has shown the ability to explode offensively at times, but has almost always been the 5th option as a starter. How much can his scoring expand when he’s a primary option? Will we see sets similar to what they ran for Carsen to get him volume shooting from 3 and midrange? 4. Jacobsen had an up and down season and Purdue was in natty or bust mode this year, so he didn’t get the chance to work through as many developmental moments in game time this year, but he showed flashes at times. When those minutes expand, can he develop and become yet another elite big man at Purdue? 5. Players have raved about Antione West all year. I was convinced he wouldn’t redshirt this year because of the supreme confidence he has in himself. He has a chance to be an immediate impact player on both ends of the court from game 1 next season. Will the hype come to fruition? 6. Raleigh Burgess has put a ton of work into his body. He looks leaner, stronger, and will inevitably have more endurance than his first year. He seems to fit in the slightly undersized center role that can play the 4 also. With Purdue’s current front court and Pierce coming in, how is he utilized next year? 7. Gicarri became a much more confident shooter this year, was a solid defender, and at times attacked the rim, but had a limited role after starting for a while his freshman year. In year 3 will he move back into a starting role? Will he become someone that can consistently use his strength to get downhill? 8. Jack played backup 4 out of necessity, but his more natural offensive fit seems to be at the 3 in a Sasha or Cline role. With Pierce coming in, does he move to a 3? With less experience in the front court, will he need to back up the 4 spot still? Can his defense improve enough to guard 1-3 on switches? 9. Pierce had a dominant sophomore year in the Ivy League, and then played his junior year hobbled by injury much of the year. He’s got some athleticism and has been a capable shooter from outside, although it hasn’t been the highest percentage. Will he be used like a Vincent Edwards type of 4? To what degree will his game translate in the Big Ten? He was highly sought after from top programs, so it seems clear the belief is that it will translate well. 10. Which of the freshmen will be ready to contribute day 1? Going into the summer of Braden and Fletcher’s first year, few expected them to start day 1, let alone have the immediate impact they did. Few thought Zach would be ready to make an immediate impact as well. Does one or more of Ertel, Webber, Huan, or Knight come in and show the ability for day 1 impact?

Very proud of what @kraigbowers34, @joejacksonCBB and I have built over the last 4 years. Can't emphasize how lucky I am to have crossed paths with these 2 guys. Of all the things I've been lucky enough to do in sports media, opening a door to put a spotlight on their tremendous talents has been the most rewarding. Lift as you climb. Always. Kraig Bowers has an energy to him that is magnetic. A warming sense of humor. A combination of a relaxed vibe and a relentless motor. His passion for Purdue Basketball is unmatched and his perspective is always very grounded and wide ranging. He is an absolute pleasure to work with and it's been awesome to see his self taught growth over the last couple years to push our boundaries to what we can become. What can I say about Joe Jackson? Well, the first thing I say every offseason is that I hope it's his last that I get to call him a teammate. I have never met anyone as smart as Joe. I have never met anyone as detailed as Joe. And one day, someone is going to be lucky enough to scoop him up and give him a full time job in this industry. He is a superstar. His knowledge of the game is second to none. His extensiveness to his coverage is second to none. His growth in front of the microphone these last 4 years has been incredible to watch. His adaptability is impressive as he shares a screen with someone like me that is the complete opposite of what he wants to be in media. If there is anything I want for anyone in this sports industry, it's for him to break through. He will absolutely shine. He already is. What started as a podcast by myself 10 years ago, has grown into something very special and it's because I get to work with these 2 very talented, passionate and selfless individuals. They have not only taken ownership to what I started but they've elevated it in a way that I could've never imagined or executed on my own. Not by a longshot. I am so grateful for their partnership but most importantly, their friendship. Goes without saying that without the friendship and support from @stefanovicsasha, none of this happens. Incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished. Incredibly grateful for the support you have shown me throughout the years. I know the mountaintop awaits for you and this entire program. I also can't thank the Purdue program and @Chris_Forman12 for embracing us and our unique style of coverage. We understand the privileges you have given us and we don't take it for granted. Without your open mindedness, we would not have grown in the way that we have. Not every teams communications director treats people the way he does. Very grateful for you, Chris. Also want to shouout the Purdue Basketball Beat. From @ISC_PU to @brkolo to @CBartleyPurdue to @brianneubert to @mike_carmin to @nwbaird to @samueltking and many others, you guys carry yourselves with such grace and class. And you lead the way for new media to come into your space and feel welcomed. Feels like a rarity in today's sports media environment. Thank you to our sponsors who continue to throw fuel into what we do. We want to continue to grow and without your vision and buy in to what we do, we will not be able to accomplish our goals! Finally, thank you to all the fans. We have a loyal core that shows up for each and every show. Comes out to our events. Shows unwavering support, win or lose. It's a community we are very proud of because it consists of like-minded, passionate, and caring fans who we rarely have to worry about spreading toxicity. In today's social media climate, that is also a rarity. Speaks to what the core of the Purdue fanbase is all about. As I reflect this morning, I'm sad the journey ended one win short of Indianapolis. Would've been a special scene. But I'm immensely grateful for the 4 years this Senior Class has given to all of us. They carried themselves in a way that all young people should aspire to. Only 200 days until we Fan Day at Mackey! Boiler Up!

Boilers In The Stands @BoilersInStands

6 months ago

Well, that does it for another year of fun coverage following @BoilerBall! Counting down the days until we're back at Mackey! Thank you to everyone for following along and helping grow what we've been building these last few years. Your support is our lifeblood. Without it,

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Well, that does it for another year of fun coverage following @BoilerBall! Counting down the days until we're back at Mackey! Thank you to everyone for following along and helping grow what we've been building these last few years. Your support is our lifeblood. Without it, we do not get to do what we do. Ever grateful, ever true. 🚂

• Most Wins for a Senior Class in Purdue History • 2 Regular Season Big Ten Championships • 2 Big Ten Tournament Championships • 3 Sweet 16s • 2 Elite 8s • 1 Final 4 win • National Championship Runner-Up Braden Smith - Greatest PG in Purdue History. A laundry list of accolades including the Most Assists in CBB History. (1,103) Fletcher Loyer - One of the best wings to ever come through this program. Most 3s in Purdue History. 1st to ever have 300 3's for the Boilers. TKR - The epitome of Purdue. Leader. Loyal. One the best bigs to come through West Lafayette. TKR redshirted for a year when he didn't have to. Waited his turn for 2 more years behind Edey when he didn't have to. Braden and Fletcher started Day 1 and never missed a game. A special group. The End of an amazing Era. Thank you for putting your blood, sweat and tears into this. It was an honor and a privilege to watch you guys play. 🚂🆙️ForLife.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Arizona Wildcats POST GAME | Elite Eight Recap x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

20 minutes.

Halftime: Purdue 38 Arizona 31 Smith 11 pts (3-6 3FG), 4 reb, 3 ast Harris 6 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl Cox 5 pts, 4 reb Cluff 5 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk Purdue 43% FG, 50% 3FG, tov margin even, -1 pts off tov, +5 reb, +4 off reb, -2 2nd chance pts, +6 bench pts, -10 pts in paint Arizona 41% FG, 17% 3 FG Purdue has been the more physical team.

Let’s get it. 🚂

Purdue band and cheer squad getting the fans amped up.

The @BoilerBall pregame getting into full swing @SanPedroSquare 🚂 ready to bring the 🔥 #MarchMadness @CBSSportsCBB @MarchMadnessMBB @BoilersInStands

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Final Four on the line. Get hyped. Indy awaits. Boiler Up. 🚂

Little over 4 hours until another legacy defining moment for this senior class. BTFU!

ICYMI, @joejacksonCBB and @kraigbowers34 broke down everything you need to know about tonight’s Elite 8 matchup. youtu.be/utRk03B1GBs?si…

Boilers In The Stands @BoilersInStands

6 months ago

Your Purdue Boilermakers take on Arizona for an opportunity to advance to their second Final Four in three years. @joejacksonCBB and @kraigbowers34 took a look at Arizona and what Purdue needs to do to advance to Indy. youtu.be/utRk03B1GBs?si…

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GAMEDAY 🚂

Purdue Men's Basketball @BoilerBall

6 months ago

All we got for 40 minutes.

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"We're playing a program that's been elite for a long time, especially for the last few years." - Tommy Lloyd

"I think I watched the replay twice, called my girlfriend, called my mom and went to bed." Trey Kaufman-Renn when asked about his night after hitting the game winning shot.