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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Sep 11, 2019

Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who's worked at some America's finest newspapers, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Indianapolis Star. He also owns the book publishing company, Hilltop30 Publishing Group, and he has written four books and published 16 others.

North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) defends Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden
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My Two Cents: Bond Between P.J. Thompson, Braden Smith Invaluable For Purdue

GLENDALE, Ariz. — P.J. Thompson's eyes were affixed on his protoge, and they never left. They never do, but they especially never left Purdue sophomore point g

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Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) shoots over Alabama
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Connecticut Opens As 6.5-Point Favorite Over Purdue in NCAA Championship Game

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Connecticut is marching through its second straight NCAA Tournament, winning 11 straight games by double digits. They're hoping to repeat as c

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Purdue center Zach Edey (15) is defended by North Carolina State forward Ben Middlebrooks (34)
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Purdue Rips N.C. State, Advances to First NCAA Final in 55 Years

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It wasn't always pretty, and it wasn't without its fair share of flaws. But Purdue beat N.C. State 63-50 on Saturday in the national semifinal

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North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Michael O'Connell (12) flexes after beating Duke to advance to the Final Four.
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Portal-Built N.C. State Comes Together Just in Time, Creates Heroes on the Fly

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Michael O'Connell needed some groceries, as college kids on wont to do. But when you hit a huge shot to keep N.C. State's strange season alive

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Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) throws his hands in the air to celebrate Sunday
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My Two Cents: For Purdue's Shooters, Making Shots in Massive Dome Quick Learning Experience

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dropping a 94-foot basketball court in the middle of a massive football stadium is a Final Four tradition. There's one storyline right there,

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) holds up a trophy after defeating Tennessee in the NCAA
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Welcome Back, Purdue Fans! Let's Enjoy a Final Four Ride 44 Years in the Making

PHOENIX, Ariz. — We're back, baby. After a little hiatus, our Sports Illustrated Purdue site is back up and running. And it couldn't have happened at a better

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Purdue coach Matt Painter reacts to an official's call in the first half of their win over Tennessee on Sunday.
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Point Spread: Purdue Big Favorite Over NC State in National Semifinal at Final Four

PHOENIX, Ariz. — It's been a long time since Purdue has been in the Final Four, 44 years to be exact. Coach Matt Painter — and Gene Keady before him — have had

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Former Purdue Coach Gene Keady Selected to Naismith Hall of Fame
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Former Purdue Coach Gene Keady Selected to Naismith Hall of Fame

Former Purdue coach Gene Keady was selected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. Here is the full release from the school.

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Purdue's Zach Edey Named NABC National Player of the Year
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Purdue's Zach Edey Named NABC National Player of the Year

Purdue center Zach Edey was named the National Association of Basketball Coaches National Player of the Year on Tuesday. He becomes the first Canadian native to win National Player of the Year honors and is the first Boilermaker since Glenn Robinson in 1994 to win National Player of the Year accolades.

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Big Ten Roundtable Podcast: Purdue's Ethan Morton Talks League Sweep, NCAA Tournament
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Big Ten Roundtable Podcast: Purdue's Ethan Morton Talks League Sweep, NCAA Tournament

Purdue guard Ethan Morton talked about the Boilermakers' two Big Ten championships, the play of Zach Edey and gave a preview of the NCAA Tournament during this week's episode of the ''Big Ten Roundtable'' podcast. Indiana guard Xavier Johnson also joined the show.

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Here's What Purdue Coach Matt Painter Said After Win Over Rutgers on Friday
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Here's What Purdue Coach Matt Painter Said After Win Over Rutgers on Friday

Purdue has struggled to beat Rutgers lately, losing five of the last six meetings prior to Friday afternoon's quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament. But the Boilermakers got it done, winning 70-65. Here's what Purdue coach Matt Painter said after the game, with a full video and transcripts.

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Opening Line: Purdue Modest Favorite vs. Rutgers on Monday Night
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Opening Line: Purdue Modest Favorite vs. Rutgers on Monday Night

Purdue might be 13-0 and ranked No. 1, but people who have been betting on them know full well they are great underachievers against the spread. They haven't covered in a game since November and are 1-7 vs. the spread in home games at Mackey Arena. Here's the history vs. the spread for Purdue and Rutgers.

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