The Wolfpack and Boilermakers face off for a spot in the men's national championship game. Check back for updates.
Brian Hamilton, Dana O'Neil, Brendan Marks and The Athletic College Basketball Staff
April 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM PDT
The Athletic College Basketball Staff
Boilermakers vs. Wolfpack in opener
The Final Four is here, and Purdue and NC State will get us started in the opening game.
Matt Painter's Boilermakers are 33-4, led by big man Zach Edey. Purdue beat Grambling State, Utah State, Gonzaga and Tennessee to get to Phoenix for its third Final Four appearance (and first since 1980).