Who is ready for some mid-afternoon basketball in Mackey Arena? We are playing opposite the Maui (Asheville) Invitational, but against a much easier opponent. Oakland is entering at 0-4 today, but Purdue is down one of its dynamic freshmen in Jaden Ivey. Let’s hope this stays as the tune-up game we expect it to be because a close game, or even a loss, would feel like a disaster after the promising showing in Melbourne.
Opponent: Oakland Golden Grizzlies
From: Auburn Hills, MI
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Venue: Mackey Arena (14,240)
Time: 3pm ET
TV: Big Ten Network
2019-20 Record: 14-19, 8-10 Horizon League
2020-21 Record: 0-4
NCAA Tournament History: 3 appearances, last in 2011.