Purdue basketball takes on road challenges as Big Ten announces pairings

Purdue men’s basketball knows not to assume anything based on the home and away distribution of their Big Ten Conference games.

Last season, the Boilermakers appeared to catch a break when contenders Illinois, Michigan and Michigan State all came to Mackey Arena for their lone games. That advantage disappeared when all three won on Keady Court.

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Per the home-away pairings announced Tuesday, the road to a conference championship appears to be even tougher this season. Dates, times and television assignments will be announced later.

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Time will tell if another remade roster will elevate Indiana back to the top of the Big Ten standings. Last season reinforced how little that matters in this rivalry. Darian DeVries won his first game in the series in Bloomington.

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The Purdue Boilermakers meet on the court before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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The Purdue Boilermakers meet on the court before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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Purdue Boilermakers fans cheer along with the band and cheerleaders before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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See the Purdue Boilermakers take on Arizona Wildcats in March Madness

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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