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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.

Fletcher Loyer (2), Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and Braden Smith (3) all started their careers at Purdue. The Boilermakers are the only Sweet 16 team with five homegrown starters.
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My Two Cents: Mind Blown With 'The Purdue Way' and Epic 'NCAA Chaos' All in One Graphic

A Sweet 16 graphic that went viral on social media showed Purdue as the only team with five homegrown starters and no transfers. Even for experts, it was a challenge to figure out where all the starters began their college careers. Here's the cheat code.

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McNeese coach Will Wade talks to his team during the second half of the Cowboys' game against Purdue on Saturday.
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Here's What McNeese Coach Will Wade Said About Loss to Purdue in NCAA Tournament

Will Wade's two-year run at McNeese came to an end on Saturday when his Cowboys lost to Purdue 76-62 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Here is the transcript from his postgame press conference, where he heaped praise on the Boilermakers.

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Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) drives to the basket against McNeese forward Christian Shumate (24) on Saturday.
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Purdue Cruises to Easy Win over McNeese, Comes Home To Indy For Midwest Regional

Purdue completely dominated McNeese early and cruised to a 76-62 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Trey Kaufman-Renn had 22 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Next up? The Midwest Regional in Indianapolis.

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Purdue guards Fletcher Loyer (2) and Braden Smith (3) slap hands during the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis last week.
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Point Spread: Oddsmakers Like Purdue's Chances vs. McNeese, With Sweet 16 Ticket on Line

Purdue gets its second-straight mid-major team in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon when the No. 4-seeded Boilermakers take on a McNeese team that is 23-1 since December 14. They're favored. Here's the latest on the point spread.

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McNeese forward Christian Shumate (24) celebrates with guard Quadir Copeland (11) after defeating Clemson on Thursday.
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My Two Cents: Once Again, Purdue Tangles With Fearless Mid-Major in McNeese

For the second time in two days, No. 4 seed Purdue will tangle with a pesky mid-major that doesn't remember what it's like to lose. On Saturday it's McNeese, which is 23-1 since Dec. 14. Purdue will have its hands full in its second-round matchup.

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McNeese coach Will Wade talks with his players during the first half against Clemson on Thursday in Providence, R.I.
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My Two Cents: One Good Reason For Me to Have Dissenting Opinion On Will Wade

The Twitter trolls, Facebook swill and even my college basketball colleagues are ripping McNeese coach Will Wade for switching jobs so publicly during the NCAA Tournament, I have no problems with it — because his players say it's been the plan all along.

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McNeese guard Brandon Murray (23) celebrates after a three-point basket against Clemson.
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Surprise, Surprise: Purdue Gets No. 12 Seed McNeese Next After Shocker Over Clemson

Playing with confidence, swagger and a hardly-ever-used 2-3 zone, No. 12 seed McNeese stunned Clemson on Thursday to claim their first-ever NCAA Tournament win. That sets up a date with No. 4 Purdue on Saturday.

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Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots over two High Point defenders during their NCAA Tournament game on Thursday.
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Purdue Dominates on the Boards, Beats High Point 75-63 in NCAA Tournament Opener

No. 4-seed Purdue grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, and all those extra possessions helped the Boilermakers knock off High Point 75-63 in their first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday. Trey Kaufman-Renn had 21 points, and Braden Smith added 20.

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Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) calls out a play during the Boilermakers' Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal game last Friday.
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Point Spread: Line Dropping in Purdue's NCAA Game With High Point on Thursday

Purdue starts NCAA Tournament play on Thursday with a matchup against a High Point team that's won 14 games in a row. The Boilers are favored, but the line is dropping. Here's the latest on the point spread, and a good history behind the numbers.

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Purdue director of player development Sasha Stefanovic defends Gicarri Harris during practice,
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Players-Turned-Coaches Stefanovic, Thompson Provide Young Voices For Purdue

Purdue has been a top-four seed a eight years in a row. Former Boilers turned coaches Sasha Stefanovic and P.J. Thompson are young enough to spread Matt Painter's message to their players. "As you get older, the youth of America doesn't listen as well.''

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High Point coach Alan Huss answers questions during his press conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. on Wednesday.
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My Two Cents: Plenty of Indiana Ties For High Point Coach Alan Huss

No. 4 seed Purdue takes on No. 13 High Point on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament, and it's a big deal for second-year coach Alan Huss. He spent nearly a decade coaching in Northern Indiana, and knows Purdue and coach Matt Painter well.

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Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrates after a play during the first half Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Point Spread: Struggling Boilermakers Modest Favorite in Home Matchup With UCLA

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — These past few weeks have rough on the Purdue Boilermakers. They've lost four straight games and have fallen out of the Big Ten race comp

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