Episodes
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, have returned from their hiatus! They are also joined by Dustin Schutte for their return!
Coach Painter and the Boilermakers landed yet another highly touted recruit for the 2027 season! Joining Isaiah Hill (Indianapolis, Indiana) will be PG Kevin Savage, out of Marietta, Georgia!
Conversation gets deep when they talk about their thoughts on whether the potential for three point guards on the team will cause issues, or if the coaching staff could make it work if Omer Mayer, Luke Ertle, and Savage are all in West Lafayette to start the 2027 season.
After that. the guys get DEEP! It's time for them to pick their All-Time Boilermaker starting five! There are so many choices! So many, they may make a whole 10-man roster with some "honorable mentions!"
The conversations are going to be good, and it's great to have the show going again!
It's a LOADED show and a LONG one, but oh, so worth it! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to talk about a few things before they go on vacation for the rest of June!
Summer practices have started! What are some things people are taking away from the first few workouts?
Are there any players who have stood out early, who have made waves, and could show more as they progress through the summer?
Coach Painter was asked about the NCAA's 5-for-5 eligibility rule that's been proposed. He talked about how the rule, if it is passed, could affect Purdue and schools like it.
Finally, there are future recruits who have included Purdue on their list, and one in particular visited West Lafayette recently, and could be a valuable piece in the next couple of years!
It's a GREAT show to go on vacation to! ENJOY!
**Reminder: The guys will be on vacation until the week of July 6th!**
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, come together this week to talk about a few topics!
The non-conference schedule is set! Kicking off with exhibitions against Ball State and at UCONN, the Boilers are setting the table to get better because of their schedule, and the guys will talk about how this could be a great step for the team in need of identity!
After that, they cover the "Top 10 Recruits in Purdue History." Our buddy Dustin Schutte wrote about the list, and the guys will talk about how things have changed in West Lafayette in the Matt Painter era!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, have a lot to talk about this week!
The Boilermakers have a scheduled exhibition game! Purdue will go to Connecticut to take on the UCONN Huskies on October 27th! Again, Coach Painter shows he wants to play good teams in enemy territory.
What do the gents think about the matchup? They talk about the maturation of players through this process.
After that, they will talk about various players and some questions about the offseason. What players will have the opportunity to make big leaps?
They talk about Antione West Jr. and what he could show this season. Is he ready to take control of this lineup?
Gicarri Harris comes into his junior year with an opportunity. Is HE ready to take a starting spot and show that he's one of the best on the team?
They've discussed it already, but how will the point guard position shake out?
It's really a good one this week! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, come back this week to talk about commits, offers, rosters, and the NBA Combine!
Isaiah Hill announced his commitment to the Boilermakers last week, and the guys will chat about what this means for the program as we advance!
Could he be another Kannon Catchings, or will he use that as an example to make his place in West Lafayette?
What COULD the roster look like when Hill hits campus?
They will also discuss the coaching staff's recruiting AFTER this year, and how we're now in a different world of filling a roster.
Finally, the NBA Combine just finished up, and Braden Smith is on the rise! Is this REALLY a surprise to any Boilermaker fan?
It's a GREAT show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to talk about the #B1G opponents coming out! We know who the Boilers play at home, on the road, and home-and-away!
What are the takeaways from this? Is there anything that can add to the ease or difficulty?
After that, Braden Smith was at the #NBA combine, and we found out exactly how tall he is! Does this help, hurt, or have no effect on his draft projection? Will it change his mindset as a pro?
On a similar note, Trey Kaufman-Renn was extended an invite to the NBA Combine after a good showing at the G-League Combine. Can he get into some GMs' minds as a potential pick in June?
It's a great show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are talking about the future!
2027 recruit, Isaiah Hill (center at Pike HS in Indiana), is being predicted to go to Purdue! What could he provide the Boilers if he commits? Would it cause a backlog?
After discussing that, they will move on to the expectations of the incoming freshman class in 2026!
Jacob Webber, Rivers Knight, Sinan Huan, and Luke Ertel all come to campus soon and will compete for minutes. Where do the guys think the newcomers come out in the new season?
It's a pretty busy show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to chat about recent developments in the #NCAA Tournament.
They announced that next year's tournament will expand from 68 to 76 teams, and it will add 8 more at-large teams, and gives them a BUNCH to chat over!
Does adding the new teams actually do anything for the tournament, or is this a scenario of adding teams just to add teams?
What are the gents thinking about when it comes to this? It's a topic that has A BUNCH of people talking about it on both sides!
There are a couple of other topics they will graze upon, but this expansion will get ONE of the guys ramped up... we'll give you one guess as to who that is! He doesn't do math very well, on a basic level! HAHA!
Anywho.... it's a short one, but a good one! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to talk about a BUNCH of topics!
They dive right in and discuss a rule proposed by the NCAA that gives athletes 5 years from the day they graduate to complete their eligibility. How would this affect recruits like Jamyn Sondrup, who graduates this year but will not be a player at Purdue until 2028?
It's a topic that hits close to these two.
They will talk about a recruiting visit for the 2027 recruiting class from this past weekend. What would Chase Richardson provide Purdue if he chooses to come?
There are some other topics they will discuss... it's a LOADED show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Dustin, filling in for the All-American, are talking about recent coaching staff moves announced by Purdue this week. The Boilers added former players, notably Kenneth Lowe and Lance Jones.
How do these moves make Purdue stronger? Do they bring a solidarity that will make the Boilers a place that makes players feel more "at home"?
They jump into the WAY TOO EARLY STARTERS for next season. Who does Dustin think could crack the lineup? What are some different combinations of players who could make up the starters?
There are some other small topics they will cover, including some game winners from back in the day!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are talking about a few things this week! The transfer portal has opened, and the guys talk about a couple of intriguing entries! They will also talk about one of Purdue's players who entered the portal recently, along with Omer Mayer announcing he's coming back to West Lafayette. Are there any players who they think MIGHT enter the portal?
Please take into mind... this is ALL speculation, at this time! They are only contemplating what COULD happen!
After that, they will talk about the WAY TOO EARLY STARTING LINEUP for next season! Who do the guys think will take the lineup spots from the exiting senior class?
It's a LOADED show! ENJOY!
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Sam & the All-American, Grant, are back with their first show of the off-season. It's a sad notion, but the guys will react to the Boilermaker's Elite Eight game against Arizona on Saturday.
After leading by 7 at the half, Purdue struggled mightily in the second half to score. Only scoring 26 points allowed the Wildcats to go wild, overcome the deficit, win the game going away, and advance to the Final Four.
After the recap, the guys will talk about the season that just wrapped up.
What do the guys think about the outgoing senior class? Also, Coach Painter... is he still the right guy for the job in West Lafayette?
It's a fantastic show! Starting with this episode, going into the off-season, the guys will transition to once a week until October!
ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are recapping an incredible Sweet Sixteen game against the Texas Longhorns!
What did Purdue do to take Texas' game from them? Was TKR the best player on the court? How big was CJ Cox in a game he was playing hurt?
Texas played a VERY GOOD game, and Purdue came out with the "W!"
Was there any doubt, for either of the guys, that the Boilermakers were going to score on that last possession? What a great basketball game!
After that, they move to the Elite Eight game against 1-seeded Arizona. How difficult will it be for the Boilermakers to beat the Wildcats?
Is there anything that Arizona has to pay close attention to for them to win against Purdue? How important is it that Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn to Purdue's success?
It's a LOADED SHOW! THE BOILERMAKERS ARE IN THE ELITE EIGHT! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to talk about Purdue's 2nd round game against Miami! A 79-69 win advances the Boilers to the Sweet 16 for the 3rd straight year, and a date against the Texas Longhorns.
What are some concerns coming out of the game v. the Hurricanes? What are the highlights? Will CJ Cox be available and at full strength in San Jose?
After the recap, the guys preview the Sweet 16 matchup against Texas. How do the teams matchup with one another? Do the Boilermakers need to do some switching up the lineup at times to keep Texas guessing? What can the Boilermakers do to win this ballgame and move on to the Elite Eight?
It's a packed show! ENJOY!
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Sam & the All-American, Grant, are back to talk about Purdue's NCAA Tournament opener in St. Louis!
Queens University, in North Carolina, comes in as the 15-seed in the West. The Royals, in their first year of tournament eligibility, won the ASUN tournament as a 3-seed.
With a rotation that has 6 double-digit scorers, the Boilers need to play some good defense to keep this from being a close game!
The guys talk about what the Royals bring in this game on Friday evening.
After the preview of Queens, the guys look at potential matchups for the Boilers as they go forward!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Dustin are recapping a B1G Tournament championship! The #7-seeded Boilermakers topple the #1-seeded Michigan Wolverines 80-72 in Sunday's championship game in Chicago!
The guys will talk about what impressed them, concerns that still remain, and much more about the game against Michigan. They will also compare some things from the first match-up with the Wolverines to this time.
They will talk about Braden's run at the #NCAA assist record, who impressed them in Chicago, and what was the pivotal point in the championship game.
After that, the guys will go over the Boilermakers getting the 2-seed in the West Region! How did their performance get them so high in the seed-line, and some matchups, elsewhere, in the tournament that are intriguing!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
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Sam, Grant, the All-American, and Dustin are recapping the Boilers' win in the third round of the #B1G Tournament over Northwestern.
What are some of the things the guys thought were better than others against the Wildcats? Did the win, over a 15-seeded team playing its third game in three nights, "cure" everything that was a concern, or was it a case of Northwestern being so overmatched that Purdue HAD to perform as they did?
How does their performance prepare them for the path to the championship game on Sunday?
After the recap, we move on to tonight's preview against the 2-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Why do the guys think this matchup is the best one Purdue could've had of all the possible matchups? Are the Boilers primed to make a run to Sunday? What do they need to do to upset the Huskers?
It's a loaded show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to recap Saturday's Senior Day loss to Wisconsin. Behind 18 made threes, the Boilers could never get back in front, and suffered their 4th #B1G loss.
What are the guys' thoughts on how things could've gone differently? Was it just a breakdown of Purdue, or was it just the Badgers being more elite offensively?
After the recap, we move to the B1G Tournament! The guys look at potential matchups for Purdue's first game on Thursday, and then also potential matchups through the finals. How does this tournament "play out" for the Boilermakers? Is it more advantageous than other seeding?
It's a great show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Dustin are here to recap the Boilers' close call at Northwestern, a 70-66 win.
What do the gents think about their performance Wednesday night? Did anyone other than CJ Cox (27 points) catch their eyes?
After the recap, the guys will talk about Saturday's Senior Day against Wisconsin.
This senior class goes out with a chance to get a triple-bye in the #B1G tournament, with a win and Iowa winning on Sunday.
It's a packed show! ENJOY!
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Sam & Dustin Schutte, filling in for Grant the All-American, are recapping the Boilermakers' poor showing on Sunday in Columbus, against Ohio State.
The Buckeyes grabbed control midway through the first half and never relinquished the lead the rest of the way.
Was this the worst the guys have seen Purdue play this season? Were there players or areas that the Boilers performed well, or was this entire game something to try and forget?
Has their performance in the last 12 games put a damper on how the season started?
After a long reflection of the game, they move onto Wednesday game in Evanston against Northwestern.
The Wildcats have won 3 straight, and look to win for the third consecutive time against Purdue at home.
What can the Boilers do to avoid their second 3-game losing streak? Is there any way to get this train back on its tracks?
It's a loaded show! ENJOY
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