“A Purdue Basketball Story” film released

Purdue fans who want to relive the men’s basketball team’s memorable run to the National Championship Game in 2024 now have that opportunity. The athletic department recently released Phoenix: A Purdue Basketball Story, to YouTube.

The film, which recaps Purdue’s entire 2023-24 season from the opening game against Morehead State to the National Championship Game, is nearly 90 minutes long. It provides fans with plenty of behind-the-scenes footage of one of the most outstanding seasons in Boilermaker basketball history.

The film actually made its debut on Friday, September 27th when it aired on the Jumbotron at Mackey Arena. Fans were able to attend the performance free of charge.

Now it is available at the touch of a button. So sit back, relax and enjoy the unforgettable run led by coach Matt Painter and look back on the great seasons of Zach Edey, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Lance Jones and many others.

PURDUE PICKED TO WIN THE BIG TEN: The Big Ten Basketball Preseason Poll has been released. Purdue is expected to win its third straight championship in 2024-25. CLICK HERE

SMITH VOTED PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Purdue junior guard Braden Smith was named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. CLICK HERE

LANCE JONES SCORES 31 POINTS IN PRO DEBUT: Lance Jones earned MVP honors in his debut with Grupo Urta Tizona Burgos, scoring 31 points and recording four steals. CLICK HERE

PURDUE A NO. 4 seed in the ESPN bracketology: It’s never too early to get excited about the NCAA Tournament, right? ESPN’s Joe Lunardi released his preseason bracketology that has Purdue seeded 4th. CLICK HERE