Either way, Purdue ends up in the record books after the entirety of the last two seasons:

Two dominant Big Ten regular season titles, one Big Ten Tournament title, undefeated stacked nonconference schedules, two losses in Mackey Arena. Zach Edey (likely) gathering two-time National Player of the Year and Purdue's all-time scoring and rebounding records and virtually every individual award available. An overlooked barely-3-star Braden Smith emerging as one of the best point guards in the country. A supporting cast that decided to stay intact, and a coach in Matt Painter that everyone is waiting to crown as the face/voice/conscience of college basketball.

And an immortal March Madness #16-over-#1 loss to Fairleigh Dickinson University, coming a year after a Sweet 16 loss to #15 Saint Peters, which was a year after losing in the first round to #13 North Texas.

The time for immortality is here - no matter what. A perfect recipe for fandom indigestion. Come talk through the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket and the Boilermakers' potential path with your friends at Boiled Sports. At least we have each other.

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