After the calendar turned to 2025, Purdue re-opened Big Ten play with a bang. Host Jordan Jones looks at what sparked the strong performances in commanding wins over Minnesota and Northwestern. He dives into Braden Smith's impact as a scorer, Caleb Furst's emergence, the growth of the freshman guards and defensive improvement. What must Purdue do to maintain its strong performance in the upcoming week? Plus, can Smith leave Purdue as the best guard in school history?

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