Purdue's Old School Approach Wins Big Ten

0:00On March 16th, Purdue Boilermakers just claimed the Big Ten Tournament title with a big win over Michigan, earning a number two seed in the NCAA. Tournament. Coach Matt Painner made it clear he's okay with players earning money in today's college sports world as long as they make smart choices on the court. And, in the classroom. Michigan had been rolling with a 31-2 record, led by stars like Yaxxel-Lendaborg and a Day Mara under Coach Dusty May. They look like a national title contender, but Purdue's experienced group stepped up in Chicago on March 15th. Painter praises seniors for finding their groove after a tough season start as preseason number one. Players like Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Rin, and Fletcher Lawyer, who've been together for years, showed why loyalty pays off against the transfer. Portal trend. Their pick and roll plays clicked perfectly, with Kaufman-Rin dominating close to the basket and Smith nearly tying an all-time assist record. A key transfer, Oscar Kluff,

1:00led scoring while matching up against Michigan's Big Men. Purdue's run proves the old-school approach of building through development and trust can still beat roster buying, setting them up strong for A. National title, Chase.