The betting favorite to win it all in 2025-2026? The Purdue Boilermakers. Head Coach Matt Painter sits down with Gary Parrish to discuss how the offseason has gone, what makes Braden Smith so special, and more! 03:04 - The secret to Purdue's retention rate 14:38 - How special is it to have two All-Americans in your starting lineup 17:55 - Discovering Braden Smith 20:36 - What roles with Oscar Cluff & Omer Mayer play this season?

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