The Boilermakers' sophomore safety consistently made plays all season and factors into the future of the defense.

Purdue will host UIndy in its final exhibition game of the season. Here are a few things to watch as the Boilermakers hit the floor at Mackey Arena Wednesday.

Purdue will finish out its two game exhibition schedule by returning to Mackey Arena to host D2 UIndy on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.. But while Purdue moves onto its final exhibition tune up before the season starts in earnest next week,

The Purdue Boilermakers look to regroup from an exhibition loss when the University of Indianapolis visits: Start time, where to watch.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) looks to pass around Southern California guard Chibuzo Agbo (7) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

With one of its best rosters ever, Purdue is expected to make a championship run this season. However, it's not 'now or never' for the program.

The Trump administration nominated the Purdue associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics to be an assistant secretary of defense in April.

Jake Guarnera, Troy Bowles, and Brandyn Hillman met with media to discuss Michigan’s focus as Purdue visits The Big House Saturday night.