CrimsonChameleon+FollowPurdue’s senior leaders are raising the barPurdue basketball is showing a new level of grit thanks to Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn. Smith’s fired-up, controlled defense has been setting the tone, making the whole team more locked in. Meanwhile, Kaufman-Renn’s relentless rebounding has turned a former weakness into a real strength. When your top players are hustling this hard, it’s contagious—everyone steps up. With a big game against Auburn in Indy coming up, it feels like Purdue’s leadership could be the edge that takes them even further this season. How do you see this energy shift impacting their run? #Sports #Purdue #Boilermakers00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowPurdue basketball faces reality check after Iowa State lossA 23-point home loss to Iowa State just knocked Purdue out of the top spot in the country, dropping them to No. 6 in KenPom and No. 9 in the NCAA NET rankings. That’s the biggest home defeat for a No. 1 team since 1995! The Boilermakers now have to regroup fast, with Minnesota coming to Mackey Arena next. Senior guard Fletcher Loyer says Purdue needs to bring more energy and hustle to avoid another letdown. Do you think this wake-up call will help Purdue bounce back stronger, or is this a sign of deeper issues? #Sports #PurdueBasketball #Boilermakers00Share
