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Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) defends against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Langston Reynolds (6)

Purdue is in a much better spot defensively than it was a season ago. Where have the Boilermakers shown the most growth this year?

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Purdue is in a much better spot defensively than it was a season ago. Where have the Boilermakers shown the most growth this year?

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Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) shoots the ball

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Kent State Golden Flashes guard Cian Medley celebrates after a 3-pointer

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) brings the ball up the court

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) attempts a three-point basket

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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl takes the court

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrates after making a three-point basket

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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter and Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl shake hands after the game

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Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) celebrates a basket

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