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Looking at Purdue Basketball's 8-4 Record Through Net, KenPom Rankings

Purdue is off to an 8-4 start with just one nonconference game remaining on the schedule. Here's a breakdown of the Boilermakers' season thus far.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) steals the ball from Texas A&M Aggies guard Jace Carter (0)
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Looking at Purdue Basketball's 8-4 Record Through Net, KenPom Rankings

Purdue is off to an 8-4 start with just one nonconference game remaining on the schedule. Here's a breakdown of the Boilermakers' season thus far.

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No. 2 Auburn flexed its muscle on Saturday afternoon, pummeling No. 16 Purdue 87-69. It leaves the Boilermakers needing to answer a lot of questions.

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) and Purdue Boilermakers forward Camden Heide (23) jump for the ball
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