Hammer And Rails

Photo by Vianney Thibaut/FIBA via Getty Images Plus, let’s talk away stadiums. Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate (I know we have some international readers, especially those in the UK who clearly don’t celebrate losing a war) may you enjoy plenty of hot dogs, burgers, adult beverages (if of age!), and of course some fireworks. I’ll be heading out of town around … [Read more...] about Hammer and Rails Reader Results – 4th of July FIBA Edition

The future Boilers have put the college basketball world on notice In the first round of games following pool play, Omer Mayer helped lead Israel to a hard fought victory over Cameroon while Daniel Jacobsen dominated the interior to help the Americans cruise over Jordan. Both have been great for their teams but Mayer has been playing on a totally different level for the … [Read more...] about Mayer and Jacobsen Dominate to Help Their Teams to the Quarterfinals

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Two players who have come to Purdue from prior D1 homes. The countdown to kickoff for 2025 continues with two players today who played previous roles at D1 schools that I know you’ll recognize. Both of these guys are big bodies that fill positions of need. Let’s check them out shall we? First, a former Michigan Wolverine. #58 - Breeon … [Read more...] about 58 Days to 2025 Purdue Football: Breeon Ishmail & Hank Purvis

Photo by Milad Payami/FIBA via Getty Images Omer Mayer is the focal point of the Israeli offense, but don’t sleep on his ability to play off the ball at Purdue. As a Purdue fan, it’s impossible not to get excited about star U-19 Israeli guard and future Boilermaker Omer Mayer. I mean, seriously ... look at this stat line. Purdue Freshman - PG Omer Mayer CARRIED … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball: Omer Mayer Doing What He Needs to Do for Team Israel

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Purdue’s social media team dropped a practice video today that should help brighten everyone’s holiday weekend. The uber-talented folks that run Purdue’s social media account gave us all a pre-fourth of July present when they dropped a four-minute practice film today. Obviously, there isn’t anything definitive to take away from … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball: A New Summer Practice Video Just Dropped!