By the Numbers: Purdue 87 Ball State 55

It looked very different inside Mackey Arena as the Boilers took to the floor without their own version of the big three with Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn all moving on in their own regards. Purdue’s offense doesn’t have the dominant low post scorers we have been used to for over a decade now since AJ Hammons was scoring and blocking shots at will. However, as the saying goes…the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Purdue has a bevvy of shooters from veterans like CJ Cox and Gicarri Harris to newcomers Luke Ertel and Jacob Webber, that the sets Purdue will run will look similar but Purdue may very well lead the country in three point attempts and makes this upcoming season. After a nice exhibition showing in an 87-55 win against the Ball State Cardinals.

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Let’s take a look at that victory ‘By the Numbers:’

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1,446 days that Purdue fans got to enjoy the the trio of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn playing in the program. That trio led Purdue to an overall record of 117-32 during their careers as Boilermakers and this first season without that trio will look different but it is a welcome difference for a fanbase that sees the potential amongst a lineup that will feature an offense that could again be amongst the best in college basketball being called by PJ Thompson.

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Purdue showed off what they are likely going to do this season and it looked awfully similar to what Alabama has done under Nate Oats over the last several seasons, notably in 2024 and 2025. In those seasons, the Crimson Tide averaged 30.4 (2024) and 35.9 (2025) three point attempts per game on their way to their only Final Four appearance in program history in 2024.

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Against the Cardinals, Purdue took 40 while making 17 for 42.5% and the thing is t didn’t really feel like Purdue was forcing themselves to get to 40. Purdue was just open thanks to the actions being run for their guards and wings by PJ Thompson. When coaches can run…

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