Purdue begins its Big Ten Tournament journey on Thursday, playing Northwestern. Here are a few keys to victory for the Boilermakers in the third round. CHICAGO — After getting a few days to kick their feet up and relax, Purdue returns to the hardwood on ...

No. 18 Purdue, which lost four of its final six games in the regular season, is hoping to raise its performance a level in the Big Ten Tournament and beyond.

It's all culminated in the Boilermakers closing the regular season with four losses in their last six games, finishing No. 7 in the Big Ten. Purdue sits at 23-8 overall, with five of those defeats coming at home — tying the COVID-altered 2019-20 campaign for the most home losses over the last decade.

The native of China plays at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, Md., and gives the Boilermakers needed height in the 2026 signing class.

The No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet Sunday. Tip-off from Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET.

Here's what you need to know about this Big Ten tilt, featuring two of the best guards in college basketball and dinosaurs mirroring the past

The Boilermakers had several losses at Mackey Arena, including on senior day. Coach Matt Painter called on a tactic that previously helped Purdue's program.