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Hear what Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter said ahead of the Boilermakers’ game against Eastern Illinois.
No. 1 Purdue basketball (6-0) returns to Mackey Arena to host Eastern Illinois (2-4) on Friday, Nov. 28. Here’s what you should know about the game.
Purdue is coming off two victories in The Bahamas, including a thrashing of nationally ranked Texas Tech. Fletcher Loyer leads the Boilermakers in scoring (16.2 points), Trey Kaufman-Renn in rebounding (11.8, 6th nationally) and Braden Smith in assists (8.8, 2nd).The Panthers’ roster includes a couple of Indiana high school products: Kooper Jacobi (who was a teammate of TKR’s at Silver Creek) and Shane Sims (Evansville Harrison). Former Indiana player and longtime University of Evansville coach Marty Simmons leads Eastern Illinois.What time does Purdue basketball play Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 28? Start time for Purdue basketball vs Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 28Where to watch Purdue basketball vs. Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 28? What channel is the Purdue game on vs. Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 28?
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Purdue basketball predictions vs. Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 28
Which Purdue player is most likely to reach a double-double first in this game?
Sam King, Journal & Courier: “Double-doubles have become too routine for Purdue (kidding, sort of). Exactly two years to the date, Braden Smith had a near triple-double against an inferior opponent in a game at Mackey Arena. Matt Painter took Smith out against Texas Southern one rebound shy with nearly 6 minutes remaining. It would be a shame if Smith leaves Purdue never joining Joe Barry Carroll (vs. Arizona, 1977) as Boilermakers to record a triple-double. Noon on a Friday seems like a good time for it to happen.”
Where to listen to Purdue basketball vs. Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 28Who are Purdue’s best players? Purdue basketball roster0, C.J. Cox1, Antione West Jr.2, Fletcher Loyer3, Braden Smith4, Trey Kaufman-Renn5, Liam Murphy12, Daniel Jacobsen14, Jack Benter17, Omer Mayer24, Gicarri Harris34, Raleigh Burgess (redshirt)45, Oscar CluffPurdue basketball upcoming schedule(All times ET; with day of week, date, location, opponent, time, TV)Fri., Nov. 28: vs. Eastern Illinois, noon, BTNTues., Dec. 2: at Rutgers, 8 p.m., FS1Sat., Dec. 6: vs. Iowa State, noon, CBS
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