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FDU goes from underdog to overnight sensation with NCAA wins

Fairleigh Dickinson's players awakened to a new world.

Purdue basketball's Zach Edey on his future plans

Purdue's All-American center discussed next season after the Boilers' NCAA tournament loss.

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Purdue, Painter lament another early March Madness exit

It’s become a disturbing pattern in March for Purdue.

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns top-seeded Purdue during March Madness

Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, thanks to a relentless, hustling defense.

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No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson shocks Purdue in NCAA Tournament

Fairleigh Dickinson became just the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game.

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Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense.

NCAA officials on reffing 7-4 Purdue star: ‘Zach Edey gets the living crap beat out of him’

"It cannot be held against Edey that he is 7-4. If he takes illegal contact, it should be a foul," said Bo Boroski, who spent 20 years as a DI ref.

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Edey, Jackson-Davis, Wilson headline AP All-America Team

Purdue’s Zach Edey and Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis have given the Big Ten Conference a third straight year with multiple first-team Associated Press All-America picks.

Purdue, Marquette top 2 seeds in NCAA East with bluebloods

Purdue and Marquette were far from the favorites in their own conferences going into the season.

Edey dominates, Purdue beats Ohio State in Big Ten semis

Zach Edey had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 5 Purdue beat Ohio State 80-66 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

Mason Gillis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and No. 5 Purdue held off Rutgers for a rugged 70-65 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

Edey, Big Ten champ No. 5 Purdue outlast Wisconsin 63-61

Zach Edey had 17 points and 19 rebounds as No. 5 Purdue outlasted Wisconsin 63-61.

Purdue's Zach Edey makes strong case to be player of year

Brian Nash vividly remembers the first impression Zach Edey made at IMG Academy. The school's coaches were fascinated with the basketball newcomer's size, his potential. Five years later, the transformation seems almost complete — to the surprise of Nash, IMG’s director of basketball operations.

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Young's 20 help Maryland surge past No. 3 Purdue 68-54

Jahmir Young scored 20 points and Maryland used a dominant stretch in the middle of the second half to rally past No. 3 Purdue 68-54 and deal the Boilermakers their second consecutive loss.

Alabama hoops No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years

Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 20 years.

Alabama hoops No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years

Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time in 20 years. Purdue's loss to Northwestern last week caused a jumble at the top of the AP Top 25 and that helped the Crimson Tide. Alabama received 38 first-place votes from a 62-person media panel Monday, moving up two spots to leapfrog No. 2 Houston.

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Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58

Boo Buie scored 26 points, Chase Audige had 15 and Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58.

Purdue a unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vols up to No. 2

Purdue is this season's first unanimous No. 1 team in the AP men’s college basketball poll.

Power Rankings: Purdue in command, Illinois quietly heating up

At 21-1, the Boilermakers are not only the best team in basketball but could give the Big Ten its first national champion since 2000.

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Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61

Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61.

College basketball tiers: Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis lead top bigs

College basketball is loaded with talented big men across the country, but who is the best of the best? Andy Katz separates the top bigs into tiers.

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Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama right behind

Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25.

No. 3 Purdue edges Terps, continues best start ever (19-1)

Zach Edey had 24 points and 16 rebounds as No. 3 Purdue held off a furious second-half charge from Maryland for a 58-55 victory on Sunday.

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Edey, No. 3 Purdue fend off Maryland's late charge 58-55

Zach Edey had 24 points and 16 rebounds to help No. 3 Purdue fend off Maryland's second-half charge and get a 58-55 victory.

Will a national title contender emerge from the Big Ten?

The Big Ten has a top-five team and the leading contender for national player of the year. But is the conference ready to shine in March Madness?

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Purdue is a problem for the Big Ten, but are Boilermakers built to last?

No. 3 Purdue and 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey are tough to stop, but recent history shows you need elite guard play to make an NCAA Tournament run.

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Zach Edey scores 32, No. 3 Purdue beats Michigan State 64-63

Zach Edey made a go-ahead shot at the front of the rim with 2.2 seconds left and finished with a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds to help No. 3 Purdue hold off Michigan State 64-63.

College basketball tiers: Edey, Tubelis lead player of the year candidates

Zach Edey is the favorite to be this year's Naismith Men's College Player of the Year, but Azuolas Tubelis and Jalen Wilson aren't far behind.

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Loyer’s 3 lifts No. 1 Purdue 71-69 over No. 24 Ohio State

Fletcher Loyer made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and No. 1 Purdue bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 71-69 victory over No. 24 Ohio State on Thursday night.

Unranked Rutgers knocks off No. 1 Purdue for second year in a row

Cam Spencer’s 3-pointer with 13.3 seconds left gave Rutgers a late lead on the way to a 65-64 upset of No. 1 Purdue.

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23 in '23: Top college basketball storylines entering the new year

Whether you're just getting into college hoops as the calendar turns to January or you're looking for a reset on the sport, here are 23 storylines to keep your eye on in 2023.

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College basketball midseason report: Who's on rise in every major conference?

Andy Katz and John Fanta break down front-runners, players of the year and more in every major college basketball conference so far this season.

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Purdue holds top spot in AP poll as UConn climbs to No. 2

Purdue maintained its grasp on No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday, receiving 40 of the 60 first-place votes from a national media panel after knocking off Davidson in its only game last week.

Sizing up college basketball's 5 unbeaten teams

Surprise! Purdue, UConn, Mississippi State, New Mexico and Utah State remain unbeaten. Can they keep it up?

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Edey has 29 points, 16 rebounds; No. 1 Purdue beats Davidson

Purdue center Zach Edey kept taking his shots when Davidson sent multiple defenders at him Saturday night. Together, they gave the top-ranked Boilermakers an unbeatable combination. Edey finished with 29 points and 16 rebounds and Furst scored all 12 of his points in the second half to help No. 1 Purdue fend off Davidson 69-61 in the Indy Classic.

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Purdue moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama cracks top 5

Purdue has climbed to No. 1 in men's basketball AP Top 25 for the second straight season.

College basketball tiers: Who are this year's player of the year candidates?

Andy Katz takes a look at college basketball's player of the year candidates through the first month of the season.

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College Basketball Power Rankings: UNC, Arizona, other top teams falter

What's the deal with UNC and Gonzaga? And just how far can Purdue rise up? John Fanta dives in with his latest power rankings.

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College Basketball Power Rankings: Undefeated Purdue is a big problem

After winning the Phil Knight Legacy championship, Purdue is on the rise in John Fanta's Power Rankings.

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TIPPING OFF: Peacocks looking to strut their stuff vs Purdue

The Saint Peter's Peacocks look to keep their surprise run in the NCAA Tournament going when they play Purdue in the East Region semifinal in Philadelphia.

Big brands and a big underdog in East at March Madness

The Sweet 16 at the East region features one game between UCLA and North Carolina and another between Purdue and underdog Saint Peter’s.

NCAAs Day 2: You're going to miss Coach K when he's gone

Mike Krzyzewski won his first NCAA Tournament game as Duke’s coach in 1985 and his 98th on Friday night.

Ivey scores 22 as Purdue beats Yale 78-56 in NCAA tourney

Jaden Ivey raced his way to 22 points and Zach Edey controlled the action inside, helping Purdue overpower Yale for a 78-56 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

No. 24 Iowa closes out No. 9 Purdue 75-66 for Big Ten title

Keegan Murray had 19 points and 11 rebounds as No. 24 Iowa beat No. 9 Purdue 75-66 to win its first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2006 and earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan State snaps slump with 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue

Tyson Walker made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3 seconds left, lifting Michigan State to a 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue.

No. 3 Purdue blocks Maryland in final seconds for 62-61 win

Trevion Williams blocked a layup try in the final seconds and No. 3 Purdue, boosted by Jaden Ivey’s go-ahead three-point play, held off Maryland 62-61.

Ivey 3 in last second, No. 6 Purdue fends off No. 16 Ohio St

Jaden Ivey hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left and No. 6 Purdue fended off a late charge from No. 16 Ohio State for an 81-78 victory.

Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT

Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88.

Williams, No. 1 Purdue rally past NC State 82-72 in OT

Trevion Williams had a season-high 22 points to go with 12 rebounds and a career-best nine assists to help No. 1 Purdue rally past North Carolina State 82-72 in overtime in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational.

Boiler up! Purdue is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for the first time

Purdue is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time.

Purdue beats Villanova 80-74 to win Tip-Off tournament

Zach Edey scored 21 points and No. 6 Purdue overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to beat No. 5 Villanova 80-74 and win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament.

Purdue beats Villanova 80-74 to win Tip-Off tournament

Purdue's biggest men came up large in a huge early season game. Zach Edey scored 21 points and No. 6 Purdue overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to beat No. 5 Villanova 80-74 on Sunday and win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. The team's other post, 6-10 Trevion Williams, added nine points and four boards for the Boilermakers (5-0), who dominated underneath, outscoring the Wildcats 38-18 in the paint and outrebounding them 38-26.

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Stefanovic paces No. 7 Purdue in 96-67 win over Bellarmine

Sasha Stefanovic made 5 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead No. 7 Purdue past Bellarmine 96-67.

Edey, No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana for 9th straight time

Purdue has won nine straight in the series, matching the second-longest streak in school history. The Boilermakers also won nine straight from 1929-35 when future coach John Wooden was playing, plus they won 12 straight from 1908-14. It quickly cut a 29-20 deficit to 35-31 early in the second half before the Boilermakers answered with eight straight points. Starting guard Armaan Franklin missed his fourth straight game (right foot). The Boilermakers won despite going 6 of 21 on 3s and having 15 turnovers.

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