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Purdue basketball - 10 things to know with detail
Purdue University's men's basketball team, known as the Boilermakers, competes in the Big Ten Conference in NCAA Division I.
The team plays its home games at Mackey Arena, located on the Purdue campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. The arena has a seating capacity of over 14,000 fans.
Purdue has a rich basketball history, with multiple conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. The Boilermakers have reached the Final Four twice, in 1969 and 1980.
Matt Painter is the current head coach of the Purdue men's basketball team. He has been with the program since 2005 and has led the team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
Purdue has produced several NBA players, including Glenn Robinson, JaJuan Johnson, and Carsen Edwards. Robinson, in particular, had a successful NBA career and was a two-time All-Star.
The team's mascot is Purdue Pete, a muscular, train engineer character who represents the university's engineering heritage.
Purdue has a fierce rivalry with the Indiana Hoosiers, known as the "Indiana-Purdue rivalry" or the "Old Oaken Bucket rivalry." The two teams compete annually for the Golden Boot trophy.
The Boilermakers have a strong fan base, known as the "Paint Crew," who are known for their loud and enthusiastic support of the team during games.
Purdue has a tradition of excellence in academics as well, with several players earning Academic All-Big Ten honors and Academic All-American recognition.
In recent years, Purdue has been a consistent contender in the Big Ten Conference, regularly finishing near the top of the standings and making deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. The team is known for its disciplined play, strong defense, and skilled shooting.