BoilersXTRA

Who will lead Purdue basketball in minutes and points next season? Should Boilermaker football be held to bowl expectations in Year-2 under Barry Odom? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

Was Purdue basketball's season a disappointment? What will Matt Painter do in the transfer portal? Wrapping up one season and looking ahead to the next.

It was a historic night for the Boilermakers as they left little doubt against Queens to open the NCAA Tournament. They'll see a familiar face Sunday when they play Malik Reneau and Miami. Read Gregg Doyel: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/ Purdue insider Nathan Baird: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/

The Boilermakers are playing like the No. 1 team they were once ranked as, and no better time than when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out. Join IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier Purdue beat reporter Sam King who discuss the March Madness draw, win over Michigan and more. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/

How did Nathan and Sam vote on their All-Big Ten ballots? Also, is this Big Ten Tournament the most important of Matt Painter's Purdue tenure?

With Purdue football spring practice staring in a week, what are we most intrigued to see on Day 1? What does Caden Pierce mean for the Boiler basketball's 2026-27 roster? Also, the enduring legacy of Rondale Moore.

Where does the Purdue-Nebraska finish rank among the craziest games we've witnessed? What's the best spot for pre-game grub in West Lafayette? Nathan and Sam answer those questions and much more.

Is Fletcher Loyer's slump over? What will be the next recruiting step forward for Boiler football? What is the Mt. Rushmore of sports movies? San and Nathan discuss on the latest BoilersXtra.

The Boilermakers have lost a pair of games and head into Assembly Hall where IU hosts for the first time since its football team won the CFP championship. Plus, how did Barry Odom and his football staff do in the transfer portal? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King evaluate. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/01/26/purdue-basketball-indiana-preview-shooting-test-defense-lamar-wilkerson-nick-dorn-matt-painter/88356590007/ Sign up for IndyStar's Boilermakers newsletter.

How does Purdue football's front office approach roster building? Are program leaders being honest about resources? Which basketball players could our hosts beat in a beef-eating contest? It's a loaded "Ask us Anything" episode with Nathan and Sam.

Purdue needs to upgrade its talent via the transfer portal. Which positions should the Boilermaker staff prioritize? We debate.

The Boilermakers aren't that far removed from adding a chain link to the Old Oaken Bucket, but how far are they from doing so again? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss Friday's game and more.

What challenges await Purdue basketball at the Baha Mar Championships this week? We take a closer look at Thursday's opponent, Memphis, and discuss other news and notes around the Boilermakers.

What does 7-1 center Sinan Huan add as the fourth member of Purdue basketball's signing class? What will the third installment of the Alabama trilogy tell us about the Boilermakers?

The Boilermakers are 2-0, but it wasn't pretty. Plus, the latest on what is keeping Trey Kaufman-Renn out of games. Read Nathan Baird: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2025/11/07/purdue-basketball-score-today-oakland-braden-smith-stats-likes-dislikes/87018806007/ Read Sam King: https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2025/11/07/purdue-basketball-score-result-oakland-boilermakers/87044091007/

Purdue basketball is the nation's preseason No. 1 team and the betting favorite to win the national championship. But what threats could keep the Boilermakers from reaching that goal?

The Boilermakers beat an in-state opponent, but the manner in which they did it brought a few surprises. Trey Kaufman-Renn was injured and did not play, neither did a freshman. Here's what we learned from Game 1.

Nathan and Sam share their second thoughts from Purdue basketball's exhibition win over UIndy, including a closer look at Omer Mayer and Jack Benter. Also, should football turn to the future over the final four games?

Does Purdue football have to win Saturday against Rutgers to claim any sort of progress this season? Also, what are we most looking forward to seeing at Friday night's exhibition basketball game at Kentucky?

Who is Purdue football's midseason MVP? What are the top things we want to see at Saturday's basketball Fan Day? Also, we preview Thursday's volleyball match vs. IU in Indy.