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Purdue Boilermakers basketball!

Here are some interesting facts and tidbits about Purdue basketball:

  1. Rich tradition: Purdue has a rich basketball tradition, with 23 NCAA Tournament appearances, 10 Big Ten Conference championships, and 2 Final Four appearances (1969 and 1980).
  2. Home court advantage: Purdue's Mackey Arena is one of the toughest venues in the country, with a seating capacity of over 14,800 and a reputation for being loud and intimidating.
  3. The Boilermaker Special: Purdue's mascot is the Boilermaker Special, a steam locomotive that has been a part of Purdue's tradition since 1940.
  4. Notable alumni: Purdue has produced several notable basketball alumni, including Rick Mount, Glenn Robinson, and Carl Landry.
  5. Current team: The current Purdue team is led by head coach Matt Painter and features a strong core of players, including guards Sasha Stefanovic and Eric Hunter Jr., and forwards Trevion Williams and Aaron Wheeler.
  6. Rivalries: Purdue has several rivalries in the Big Ten Conference, including with Indiana, Michigan State, and Ohio State.
  7. March Madness: Purdue has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 23 times, with their most recent appearance being in 2021.
  8. Conference championships: Purdue has won 10 Big Ten Conference championships, with their most recent title coming in 2019.
  9. All-time record: Purdue's all-time record is 1,644-1,044 (.613 winning percentage), making them one of the winningest programs in college basketball history.
  10. Hall of Famers: Purdue has had several players and coaches inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, including Rick Mount, Glenn Robinson, and Ward "Piggy" Lambert.

I hope you found these facts interesting! Do you have a favorite Purdue basketball player or memory?