Purdue at a glance
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Purdue
Last season: 21-13, lost in first NCAA Tournament game.
Nickname: Boilermakers.
Coach: Matt Painter.
Conference: Big Ten
Key Returners: A.J. Hammons, 7-foot all-conference center led Boilermakers in scoring (11.9 points) and rebounding (6.6); Vince Edwards proved more versatile than expected during freshman season, averaging 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists; Rapheal Davis was recruited as scorer but emerged as strong all-around player with 10.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and solid defense.