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Why did the Big Ten move its basketball tournaments to Minneapolis? What happens if Purdue doesn't land Nijel Pack?

Purdue concluded spring practice Saturday with the annual game at Ross-Ade Stadium. What we learned from this year's practices and game.

The defensive effort from Saint Peter's was too much for the Boilermakers on Friday in the Sweet 16 in Philadelphia. Plus, Purdue was haunted by turnovers once again

Purdue solved Chris Beard's defense, Jaden Ivey proved once again he's a closer and will the Boilermakers take care of Saint Peter's in the Sweet 16

Purdue had its first blowout victory in more than a month but now faces one of the nation's top defensive teams in Texas in the second round of the NCAA tournament

Purdue was its own worst enemy Sunday, committing 17 turnovers and never gave itself a real chance to beat Iowa. The Boilermakers did close within one point (63-62) with 12 minutes to play.

The Boilermakers will face Iowa in Sunday's Big Ten championship game but will the outcome impact the team's seeding in the NCAA tournament?

Credit Purdue's seniors for stepping up and carrying the Boilermakers down the stretch in Saturday's win over Indiana. The play of Mason Gillis was also big. Up next: Big Ten tournament

For the fourth time, the Boilermakers were beaten on a last-second 3-pointer. Granted, Indiana's winning basket came with 16.6 seconds but the impact was the same. What's next for Boilermakers after losing at Wisconsin.

Purdue tied a season high with 17 turnovers, which led to 16 points for Michigan State but the miscues also cost the Boilermakers scoring opportunities on a day they shot 52% from the field.