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Welcome to the Boilermaker Lounge!
Sam and Grant bring you all sorts of topics in the world of Purdue men's and women's basketball!
They will also bring in former Boilermakers to talk about their time in West Lafayette, and what they are doing now!
So, come into the Lounge, three times a week, have a seat, and enjoy the Boilermaker Lounge!
Sam and Grant bring you all sorts of topics in the world of Purdue men's and women's basketball!
They will also bring in former Boilermakers to talk about their time in West Lafayette, and what they are doing now!
So, come into the Lounge, three times a week, have a seat, and enjoy the Boilermaker Lounge!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are recapping an incredible Sweet Sixteen game against the Texas Longhorns! What did Purdue do to take Texas' game from them? Was TKR the best player on the court? How big was CJ Cox in a game he was playing hurt?Texas played a VERY GOOD game, and Purdue came out with the "W!"Was there any doubt, for either of the guys, that the Boilermakers were going to score on that last possession? What a great basketball game!After that, they move to the Elite Eight game against 1-seeded Arizona. How difficult will it be for the Boilermakers to beat the Wildcats?Is there anything that Arizona has to pay close attention to for them to win against Purdue? How important is it that Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn to Purdue's success?It's a LOADED SHOW! THE BOILERMAKERS ARE IN THE ELITE EIGHT! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to talk about Purdue's 2nd round game against Miami! A 79-69 win advances the Boilers to the Sweet 16 for the 3rd straight year, and a date against the Texas Longhorns.What are some concerns coming out of the game v. the Hurricanes? What are the highlights? Will CJ Cox be available and at full strength in San Jose?After the recap, the guys preview the Sweet 16 matchup against Texas. How do the teams matchup with one another? Do the Boilermakers need to do some switching up the lineup at times to keep Texas guessing? What can the Boilermakers do to win this ballgame and move on to the Elite Eight?It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Sam & the All-American, Grant, are back to talk about Purdue's NCAA Tournament opener in St. Louis!Queens University, in North Carolina, comes in as the 15-seed in the West. The Royals, in their first year of tournament eligibility, won the ASUN tournament as a 3-seed.With a rotation that has 6 double-digit scorers, the Boilers need to play some good defense to keep this from being a close game!The guys talk about what the Royals bring in this game on Friday evening.After the preview of Queens, the guys look at potential matchups for the Boilers as they go forward!It's a great show! ENJOY!
Sam & Dustin are recapping a B1G Tournament championship! The #7-seeded Boilermakers topple the #1-seeded Michigan Wolverines 80-72 in Sunday's championship game in Chicago!The guys will talk about what impressed them, concerns that still remain, and much more about the game against Michigan. They will also compare some things from the first match-up with the Wolverines to this time. They will talk about Braden's run at the #NCAA assist record, who impressed them in Chicago, and what was the pivotal point in the championship game.After that, the guys will go over the Boilermakers getting the 2-seed in the West Region! How did their performance get them so high in the seed-line, and some matchups, elsewhere, in the tournament that are intriguing!It's a great show! ENJOY!
Sam, Grant, the All-American, and Dustin are recapping the Boilers' win in the third round of the #B1G Tournament over Northwestern.What are some of the things the guys thought were better than others against the Wildcats? Did the win, over a 15-seeded team playing its third game in three nights, "cure" everything that was a concern, or was it a case of Northwestern being so overmatched that Purdue HAD to perform as they did? How does their performance prepare them for the path to the championship game on Sunday?After the recap, we move on to tonight's preview against the 2-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers.Why do the guys think this matchup is the best one Purdue could've had of all the possible matchups? Are the Boilers primed to make a run to Sunday? What do they need to do to upset the Huskers?It's a loaded show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to recap Saturday's Senior Day loss to Wisconsin. Behind 18 made threes, the Boilers could never get back in front, and suffered their 4th #B1G loss.What are the guys' thoughts on how things could've gone differently? Was it just a breakdown of Purdue, or was it just the Badgers being more elite offensively?After the recap, we move to the B1G Tournament! The guys look at potential matchups for Purdue's first game on Thursday, and then also potential matchups through the finals. How does this tournament "play out" for the Boilermakers? Is it more advantageous than other seeding?It's a great show! ENJOY!
Sam & Dustin are here to recap the Boilers' close call at Northwestern, a 70-66 win. What do the gents think about their performance Wednesday night? Did anyone other than CJ Cox (27 points) catch their eyes?After the recap, the guys will talk about Saturday's Senior Day against Wisconsin. This senior class goes out with a chance to get a triple-bye in the #B1G tournament, with a win and Iowa winning on Sunday.It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Sam & Dustin Schutte, filling in for Grant the All-American, are recapping the Boilermakers' poor showing on Sunday in Columbus, against Ohio State.The Buckeyes grabbed control midway through the first half and never relinquished the lead the rest of the way.Was this the worst the guys have seen Purdue play this season? Were there players or areas that the Boilers performed well, or was this entire game something to try and forget?Has their performance in the last 12 games put a damper on how the season started?After a long reflection of the game, they move onto Wednesday game in Evanston against Northwestern. The Wildcats have won 3 straight, and look to win for the third consecutive time against Purdue at home.What can the Boilers do to avoid their second 3-game losing streak? Is there any way to get this train back on its tracks?It's a loaded show! ENJOY
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are recapping a dog-fight of a game in Mackey, against the Michigan State Spartans.A tough loss by the Boilers in a game that they played very well at times, but what was it, in their eyes, that led to the Purdue loss?Were there players or plays that held more weight than others? Any questions about the last sequence? There's a lot to unpack!After the recap, the guys preview Purdue's trip to Columbus on Sunday. The Buckeyes have been a thorn in the Boilermakers' side for two years straight, and this one could really throw a wrench in the situation.What does Purdue need to do to keep from falling to Ohio St. a third straight year?It's a PACKED show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, get together to recap the Boilermakers' dominating victory over rival Indiana.From start to finish, Purdue controlled the game, which is a completely different performance from how they played in Bloomington in January.Rebounding, bench performance, turnovers, and shooting were all areas in which Purdue controlled the game.Were there any areas that the guys think Purdue struggled in?After the recap, they jump into the Michigan State Spartans coming into Mackey on Thursday. How do each of the teams match up with one another? What will it take for Purdue to improve to 13-4 in #B1G play?It's a LOADED show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are talking about the BOILERMAKERS' game against Michigan, Tuesday night. A game that saw Purdue fall behind by 20 in the first half, the Boilers fought back to get back into the game late, but just couldn't get over the hump.Are the gents sounding any alarms, or are they still strong in their thoughts that it could be a long run in March?They have a TON to talk over!After recapping, they dive into Purdue hosting Indiana Friday night at Mackey! Is this a MUST-WIN game?It's a loaded show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, recap the Boilermakers' trip to Iowa City and their dominant win over the Hawkeyes!What did they do that has improved from the previous games they can take forward?How good was Braden Smith, even though he only scored 5 points on 5 shots? Gicarri Harris showed great things. How important is he going forward?After the recap, the guys talk about the number one team in the country, Michigan, coming into Mackey Arena on Tuesday night! We know how good the Wolverines are, but what does Purdue pose to them that could be an issue for the visitors? What kind of game do we need to see to have a Boilermaker victory? Is it going to be a dog fight?It's a great show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, have a lot to talk over! They start with the recap of their trip to Lincoln. The Boilers let a 22-point lead slip away, but still found a way to leave with a hard road win!What do the guys think about the game overall? Were there things that went wrong, and how do they move on and improve on them? After the recap, they move on to talking about Purdue's next roadblock in Iowa City against the Hawkeyes. What can they take from their 79-72 win at Mackey Arena in January to help them this time?It's a good show! ENJOY!
Sam & Dustin Schutte, filling in for the All-American, are recapping Purdue's ugly win against Oregon on Saturday. Nate Bittle came back from injury and posed the Boilers with multiple issues. Is this a HUGE concern for the guys? If not, what were the biggest concerns for them?After they chat about the Ducks on Saturday, they move to the preview of the Boilers and Cornhuskers on Tuesday! What does Purdue need to do to have a positive step going forward?It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are previewing the Boilermakers' game, Saturday, against Oregon. What does Purdue need to do to get back on track? The Boilers are gearing up for a tough stretch... Is there an ideal performance against the Ducks that preps them for it?After the preview, the guys will revisit the 2026 recruiting class and how they rank, compared to before the season started!How exciting can the next couple of seasons be for Boilermaker Nation?It's an absolutely packed show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, recap the Boilermakers' trip to College Park, MD, and their 93-63 win over the Terrapins on Sunday.Did this game make "everything better," or was it a start in the right direction? Are Fletcher's struggles all gone after a 29-point, 7-10 from three, performance?After the recap of the win against Maryland, the guys cover the recent releases of the KenPom, Net Rankings, and the AP poll. Where does Purdue come up, and how do some of these things get calculated?Taking those into account, what are the Boilers' early NCAA Tournament projections from the major outlets (DeCourcy, Katz, Lunardi, etc.)? Where do the guys think Purdue needs to come out in the bracket to have an advantageous path to the Final Four? It's a loaded show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are recapping the third straight loss for the Boilermakers. The 72-67 loss to Indiana might have been the worst performance from Purdue, and the guys will talk, in length, about the performance and things that should have or could have saved the game. It's a long conversation about the Boilers and this game, and going further.The guys will also talk, some about the Sunday trip to College Park to take on Maryland. The chat will then, again, lead back to expectations from this team, and what their season could be. It's a loaded show, and the gents go into some overtime! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are recapping a tough loss to Illinois on Saturday at Mackey Arena. Freshman Keaton Wagler had 46 points, and the Illini hit 18 three-pointers to take down the Boilers 88-82.Braden Smith led the way for Purdue with 27 points and 12 assists, and Trey Kaufman-Renn chipped in with 12 points.They became the first team in 20 years to shoot over 56%, score 80+ points, turn the ball over 3 times or less, and lose. What are the guys' thoughts on the game? Sam gives his thoughts on the statement, by some, that Fletcher Loyer should be benched. What do the guys think about that thought?After the recap, they move to Tuesday's trip to Bloomington, where the Boilermakers take on Indiana at Assembly Hall!What are the main keys, and what does Purdue need to do to come away with a win and end their 2-game losing streak?It's a loaded show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are recapping Purdue's difficult loss at UCLA on Tuesday. After leading by 6 with just over a minute and a half left in the game, the Bruins went on an 8-0 run to stun the #4 Boilermakers.What are the concerns the guys saw that might be issues going forward? Were there bright points? Do the guys see this game as yet another anomaly?There's a lot to talk about!After talking about the loss in Westwood, the guys concentrate and preview the Boilers' next game on Saturday against #11 Illinois.What issues do the Illini pose to Purdue that can be a concern? Are there things that they can do to counter what Illinois does? What are their BIGGEST concerns? There's a lot to talk about, here, too!It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to recap the Purdue win at USC on Saturday! Led by Braden Smith with 22 points and 19 from Oscar Cluff, the Boilermakers improve to 17-1 overall, and 7-0 in the #B1G.They discuss the entirety of the game, from falling behind 14 to being up 6 at the half, and the struggles and successes of the second half, and surviving with a 69-64 win over the Trojans.They then preview Purdue's trip to Pauley Pavilion to battle UCLA on Tuesday. What will it take to leave Westwood with a win over the Bruins?It's a GREAT show! ENJOY!























