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GLENDALE, Ariz. — During a quiet beat in the national anthem before Purdue played at Illinois on March 5, someone in the crowd screamed loud enough for everyone else to hear: “F— Zach Edey!” Boilermakers assistant Brandon Brantley and director of operations Elliot Bloom looked at each other and mouthed, “Thank you.” They knew what was coming. A poked bear proceeded to maul the Illini: 28 points, eight boards, three assists, two blocks and a steal in a 77-71 road win over the second-best team in the Big Ten.“When he was younger, I’d tell him, ‘Oh, that big guy, he’s my favor...

The two towering centers powered their teams to the national title game. Which one comes out on top?

Matt Painter and the Boilermakers made all the right chess moves, and now they're going to the Final Four.

DETROIT — Before the nets came down on a day few will forget, Matt Painter walked across the court and extended his hand. He needs to see one of his own.

DETROIT — Before the nets came down on a day few will forget, Matt Painter walked across the court and extended his hand. He needs to see one of his own.