Doug Griffiths

If you hope to feel better about the current state of the @NDmbb program, this column isn't for you. If you want a sobering view of the current state of the @NDmbb program (and the transfers to come), read on. Here: tinyurl.com/nupmen5b

Kentucky has organized and is operating its athletics department in a way that acknowledges where college athletics are at, and that prepares it for where they are headed. Others will definitely follow. As noted, the changes are all behind the scenes. Fans see no change.

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Ranking the elite set of Sweet 16 coaches 🍭

Scenes from practice.

The top scorers still dancing in the 2026 NCAA tournament 🔥 Who are you trusting most?

Purdue's C.J. Cox (leg) practiced today and is questionable for Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Texas, per a school spokesman. Suffered the injury on Sunday against Miami. Averages 8.5 PPG.

“I’m not worried about my validation. I’m just worried about coaching guys and helping them and winning for Purdue.” I would die for my head coach.

Adjusted Defensive Ratings for Sweet 16 teams over the last 10 games 🔒 (the lower the better)

The million-dollar question surrounding Purdue the last two weeks, what happened in Chicago that brought the Boilermakers back together? @erbloom explained with @jakequery this afternoon. 🎧Full conversation: omny.fm/shows/query-an…

Purdue Jaden Ivey was special 🔥🚂

This is the first Sweet 16 since 1954 that doesn’t include Kansas, Kentucky, UCLA nor UNC.

All American Braden Smith with a stationary ball handling warm up The best players in the world never graduate from the basics (Via @AngelaMoryanTV 🎥)

Here's a stat ahead of Texas vs. Purdue: Purdue is 5-6 when Braden Smith takes more than 12 shots against power conference teams Purdue is 11-1 when Braden Smith takes fewer than 10 shots against power conference teams Texas' D scheme will look to force Smith to be a scorer.

Last time Purdue and Texas met in #MarchMadness in 2022, a Sweet 16 berth was on the line 👀 This time, it will be a spot in the Elite 8 up for grabs when the Boilermakers and Longhorns battle ⚔️

March 24, 1994: #NCAATournament Sweet 16. #1 Purdue 83 #4 Kansas 78 The Big Dog dominates. Glenn Robinson: 44pts, 7reb (6/10 3pt) Cuanzo Martin: 29 pts (8/13 3pt) #MarchMadness

Wild: Pat McAfee DESTROYED Dan Orlovsky live on ESPN for saying Ty Simpson is a better QB than Fernando Mendoza. "So the college football playoffs don't mean anything? This is why people are saying you are getting paid to say this." 💀💀💀

Sweet 16 scene.

“I’ll be a Boilermaker for life…” Camden Heide

Moses Moody is taken out on a stretcher after a gruesome non-contact injury, after stealing the ball from Cooper Flagg in a clutch moment in OT, and during a wide open layup (with replays). Including reactions by players, fans and announcers. NBC and Warriors commentaries A complete shock Prayers for Moody. I hope it is just a dislocated knee, and nothing more. STAY STRONG Also on YouTube: youtu.be/jNPeq72u9bI