Going to just begin with a tweet:
Sure, it is only practice. The games do not officially get underway for another six weeks. We are even in the unique position of having played together most of the summer thanks to the silver medal finish at the World University Games in Taiwan. Still, this marks the beginning of a long anticipated season with some lofty goals in mind.
Some have already dismissed this team. They see that Caleb Swanigan went pro early and is with the Portland Trailblazers and believe that Purdue has lost too much to really contend.