Purdue Aims for Final Four Breakthrough Against Familiar Foe Gonzaga

As Purdue faces Gonzaga in the Sweet 16, the Boilermakers seek to overcome a decades-long Final Four drought and recent March disappointments.

Purdue's history of NCAA tournament exits includes losses to a wide array of teams and in various rounds, highlighting a persistent challenge in reaching the Final Four.
Coach Matt Painter emphasizes the importance of honest self-evaluation and learning from past defeats to advance further in the tournament.
Zach Edey, Purdue's standout player, has dominated previous encounters with Gonzaga, but the Bulldogs have a new plan to counter his impact in their Sweet 16 matchup.
Gonzaga, known for its consistent success in March Madness, aims to extend its streak of Sweet 16 appearances against a Purdue team eager to rewrite its postseason narrative.
Both teams have evolved since their last meeting, with Purdue and Gonzaga making strategic adjustments and improvements ahead of their critical Sweet 16 game.