BoilersXTRA

One of the top college basketball writers in the country - Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News - joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast this week to discuss Purdue, the Big Ten and what to what for in this weekend's tournament in Connecticut. The Boilermakers play North Carolina on Saturday and either Villanova or Tennessee on Sunday. DeCourcy also works for FOX and BTN.

Purdue plays Northwestern on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Patrick Andres, who covers the Wildcats, joins the podcast to give some insight into the Wildcats and discuss his future plans after graduation.

Purdue had three players with double doubles against Wright State but the defensive intensity in the first half is a sign the Boilermakers are ready to tackle better competition starting Saturday against North Carolina

Purdue was blown out by Ohio State on Saturday. The Buckeyes pieced it all together and rolled up 642 total yards. Does Purdue still have a good defense and why did Ohio State play its 'A' game?

Purdue improved to 2-0 after dismantling Indiana State on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Jadey Ivey and Zach Edey combined for 49 points.

Former Journal & Courier sports guy Nathan Baird joins the podcast to preview Saturday's Purdue-Ohio State game. Nathan covers the Buckeyes for cleveland.com and does an excellent job. We also answer a question sent in via email.

The seventh-ranked Boilermakers pounded Bellarmine from 3-point range and the impact of Trey-Kaufman-Renn's decision to redshirt

For the second time in a month, the Boilermakers knocked off a top-five ranked team (AP poll). First, it was Iowa and Saturday it was Michigan State, which was No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Looking back at what we learned from Thursday night's exhibition victory by Purdue over UIndy at Mackey Arena

Michigan State travels to Ross-Ade Stadium for Saturday's matchup with an 8-0 record and the No. 3 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Chris Solari, who covers the Spartans for the Detroit Free Press, joins the podcast to break MSU's season