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Welcome back to Talkin’ Hoops with Rapheal Davis and Lewis Jackson! Purdue is preseason favorites to win the Big Ten…. again. So to get things going this season we went right to the man himself. This week we have the God Father of Purdue Basketball Elliot Bloom joining the pod. Bloom is headed into his 24th season with Purdue basketball so there is no one else better to start the new season with. Bloom discusses the highs of last season, working for Gene Keady, Coach K, Roy Williams, and Matt Painter and the similarities between them, where the program is now and how Purdue can keep this train rolling with little to no drop off. Also a little insight on what makes Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer special, along with some updates on this year’s Freshman Class. Let us know what you all think!! #BoilerUp 
Join Rapheal Davis a college basketball broadcaster for the Big Ten Network and former Purdue University standout, as he brings you exclusive insights and interviews from the world of college basketball. In this episode, we sit down with Purdue Coach PJ Thompson to discuss the recent success of the Boilermakers, including their first Final Four appearance in 44 years. PJ, known for his offensive prowess and leadership on the court, shares valuable insights on the team's performance, generational players like Zach Edey, the coaching style of Coach Matt Painter, and his special bond with Point Guard Braden Smith. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that takes you behind the scenes of one of college basketball's most exciting teams.
Tune in to get the inside scoop on all things college basketball, only on Rapheal's podcast. #BoilerUp #ncaa #bigtenbasketball #basketball #collegebasketball
🎙️ Welcome to the Talkin’ Hoops podcast with Raphael Davis! Join us as we dive deep into college basketball, with a special focus on Purdue Basketball. In this episode, we celebrate Purdue's journey to the Final 4 and feature Vincent Edwards, one of Purdue's all-time best players. Discover how his class turned the program around during its toughest times. Tune in for all the insights and analysis! 🏀🎧 #BoilerUp
Rapheal Davis has current Purdue freshman point guard Braden Smith on the podcast along with former Purdue point guard Lewis Jackson
In this episode, Rapheal Davis has speacial guest Caleb Furst from Purdue Men's Basketball team to talk about the upcoming season and Caleb's upcoming sophomore season.
Join us for an exciting episode of "Talkin’ Hoops with Rapheal Davis and Lewis Jackson" featuring Purdue Associate Head Coach, Boiler Legend, Brandon Brantley! In just 11 seasons, Coach Brantley has established himself as the best big men coach in college basketball, transforming Purdue into "Big Man U" – the premier destination for bigs in the country. We dive deep into last season's thrilling Final Four run, explore the incredible success of Zach Edey, and preview the upcoming season where Purdue has a chance to three-peat as Big Ten champions. Coach Brantley also shares his top 5 big men from the Matt Painter era and insights on breakout candidate Trey Kauffman-Renn.Don’t miss this inside look at Boilermaker basketball and how the legacy of Coach Gene Keady still lives on through Matt Painter!
🎙️ Welcome to this episode of Talkin' Hoops with Rapheal Davis! I'm your host, Rapheal Davis, college basketball broadcaster for the Big Ten Network and former Purdue captain. In this exciting episode, I sit down with Purdue's Offensive Coordinator, PJ Thompson, as the Boilermakers celebrate their first Final Four appearance in 44 years! 
As PJ enters his first season as an official assistant coach, we dive into his new responsibilities, from recruiting to on-the-floor coaching. He shares insights on leading one of the nation’s top offenses last season and reflects on his relationship with current star point guard and Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, Braden Smith. 
We also discuss Purdue's new offensive style without Zach Edey and what to expect as the team heads into their preseason exhibition game. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation about Purdue basketball and the road ahead! 🏀 
Subscribe, like, and leave a comment to let us know your thoughts! #PurdueBasketball #PJThompson #BoilerUp #FinalFour #BigTen #CollegeBasketball #CrewLife
In this episode, we dive deep into the future of Michigan basketball following one of the toughest seasons in program history. With the hiring of head coach Dusty May, the Wolverines are looking to reclaim their spot at the top of the Big Ten. Join me as I chat with Greg Waddell from Sleepers Media, a lifelong Michigan supporter and college basketball expert. We discuss:✅ Dusty May's vision for the program ✅ Key transfers and their potential impact ✅ Expectations for the upcoming season  ✅ Insights into the competitive landscape of the Big Ten  Whether you're a die-hard Michigan fan or a college basketball enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and engaging conversation. Don't miss out!🔔 Subscribe for more college basketball content and analysis!#MichiganBasketball #DustyMay #BigTen #CollegeBasketball #Podcast
Hard-fought game for #1 Purdue University, S/O to Boo Buie (31 & 9) and Northwestern for their impressive performance! Zach Edey's 35 points and 14 rebounds were outstanding but 17 turnovers for Purdue led to 20 points for Northwestern and that was the game. 
Keep your heads up Boilermakers, it is a LONG season!  #PurdueBasketball #GoBoilers
The Crew Life Foundation Year in Review narrated by Zach Edey.
In this episode, Rapheal Davis and Dub Jellison breakdown the Boilermaker basketball season so far. Also, break down the rest of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge from this year.
Rapheal Davis & Tre Demps are joined by Big Ten Basketball Analyst, Stephen Bardo, as they talk about his playing days in college at Illinois, working in sports broadcasting and much more! Check out this episode also on the New Coverage Podcast with Tre Demps (@tredemps14) and Rapheal Davis.
In this episode, Tre breaks down the teams closing in on a Big Ten Basketball Championship. He also talks about his time playing at Northwestern and the future of Northwestern basketball.
In this episode, Jerry Palm from CBS Sports was the guest on the podcast to break down everything in the Big Ten including what he was liked so far from the Purdue Boilermakers early on in the season.
In this episode, Jon Rothstein from CBS Sports Network, was a guest on the podcast to break down the Purdue basketball season so far and what they need to get better at going into conference play. He also breaks down the rest of the Big Ten teams for you.
In this episode, Bobby Riddell breaks down this years Purdue Men’s Basketball team and their potential. He also talks about his years playing in a Purdue uniform. 
In this episode, Brandon Newman talks about being recruited by Matt Painter and his coaching staff. He also talks about this upcoming season and what he worked on during the offseason to get better as a basketball player.
In this episode, Joey Brooks talks about his time being a GA with Purdue Men’s Basketball. He also talks about his transition of going from a GA to now an assistant coach.
In this episode, Kelsey Barlow talks about growing up overseas with his parents. Kelsey also talks about his time playing college basketball for Purdue and about playing in TBT with his former teammates.
In this podcast episode, Vince talks about his days as a Boilermaker and talks about what it was like his freshman year with Purdue. 









