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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Sep 11, 2019

Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who's worked at some America's finest newspapers, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Indianapolis Star. He also owns the book publishing company, Hilltop30 Publishing Group, and he has written four books and published 16 others.

Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots over Connecticut's Alex Karaban (11) in the 2024 national championship game.
Betting

Point Spread: Boilermakers Heavy Favroite in Season Opener Against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It's time to tip off another Purdue basketball season, and there's a lot to live up to after last season's run to the national championsh

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Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) fouls Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) on Wednesday.
Basketball

My Two Cents: Former Boiler Zach Edey Adjusting Quickly to Different NBA Life

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Zach Edey knew it would be different. Of course it would. Making the transition from college to the NBA is never easy, even if you're the two-t

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Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) passes the
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My Two Cents (And a Pick): I'll Take Goliath vs. Goliath Over Cinderella Story Every Time

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Well, we've made it to the finish line. The 2023-24 college basketball season comes to an end late Monday when Purdue and Connecticut play the

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Connecticut coach Dan Hurley high fives guard Cam Spencer.
Betting

Point Spread: 5 Things to Know About Purdue-UConn NCAA Title Game

GLENDALE, Ariz. — We've got a matchup of the two best teams in college basketball when Purdue and Connecticut meet for all the marbles on Monday night in the NC

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Unknown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Purdue Boilermakers guard Joe Barry Carroll dunks the
Betting

Purdue 1980 Rewind: Tales of Lee Rose, Rivalry on Steroids and Final Four Disappointment

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Forty-four years is a long time. Purdue basketball fans know that all too well, because it's been that long between Final Four appearances.

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Purdue coach Matt Painter talks with center Zach Edey.
Betting

Purdue Learns Lessons From Virginia, Illinois in NCAA Tournament Journey

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Purdue's repeated postseason disappointments have been well-documented. They are the only college basketball team ever to lose to double-digit

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North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) defends Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden
Betting

My Two Cents: Bond Between P.J. Thompson, Braden Smith Invaluable For Purdue

GLENDALE, Ariz. — P.J. Thompson's eyes were affixed on his protoge, and they never left. They never do, but they especially never left Purdue sophomore point g

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Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) shoots over Alabama
Betting

Connecticut Opens As 6.5-Point Favorite Over Purdue in NCAA Championship Game

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Connecticut is marching through its second straight NCAA Tournament, winning 11 straight games by double digits. They're hoping to repeat as c

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Purdue center Zach Edey (15) is defended by North Carolina State forward Ben Middlebrooks (34)
Betting

Purdue Rips N.C. State, Advances to First NCAA Final in 55 Years

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It wasn't always pretty, and it wasn't without its fair share of flaws. But Purdue beat N.C. State 63-50 on Saturday in the national semifinal

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North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Michael O'Connell (12) flexes after beating Duke to advance to the Final Four.
Betting

Portal-Built N.C. State Comes Together Just in Time, Creates Heroes on the Fly

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Michael O'Connell needed some groceries, as college kids on wont to do. But when you hit a huge shot to keep N.C. State's strange season alive

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Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) throws his hands in the air to celebrate Sunday
Betting

My Two Cents: For Purdue's Shooters, Making Shots in Massive Dome Quick Learning Experience

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dropping a 94-foot basketball court in the middle of a massive football stadium is a Final Four tradition. There's one storyline right there,

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) holds up a trophy after defeating Tennessee in the NCAA
Betting

Welcome Back, Purdue Fans! Let's Enjoy a Final Four Ride 44 Years in the Making

PHOENIX, Ariz. — We're back, baby. After a little hiatus, our Sports Illustrated Purdue site is back up and running. And it couldn't have happened at a better

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