Purdue head coach Matt Painter joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the upcoming season, why this is the team best equipped to win a title and what it means to get back to a Final Four in the state of Indiana.

(0:00) Intro + the Cubs!

(0:45) The Cubs World Series vs. Purdue Final Four

(1:55) Returning 86% of scoring from a Sweet 16 Team

(3:50) Why is Purdue so good at retention?

(4:30) Maintaining a roster with so much uncertainty

(7:25) How to approach roster building with five years of eligibility

(11:55) Playing smaller last year without Zach Edey

(14:00) Realistic expectations for Daniel Jacobsen

(15:12) The evolution of Braden Smith + the senior class

(17:15) Which returner made the biggest jump over the offseason?

(18:30) Most impactful newcomer

(19:35) How deep can Purdue’s rotation be in 2025-26

(21:10) The biggest teaching moments in success and failure

(23:00) Getting back to a second Final Four

(24:30) The best chance to win a national championship

(25:35) Keeping a team sharp with big goals

(26:20) Getting to a Final Four in Indianapolis

(27:07) What are the keys to a Final Four run for the Boilermakers?

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