Boilermakers Reunite on Opposite Benches | Purdue Boilermakers Basketball News

Ethan Morton, Purdue’s standout player from their back-to-back Big Ten titles and 2024 national championship run, is stepping into his coaching debut as Illinois State’s assistant coach starting in 2026-27 — a full-circle moment that’ll hit home when he faces his former team at Mackey Arena on November 9th, where Purdue’s Lance Jones, also a 2023-24 champion, will be on the other sideline as a graduate assistant. Both teams kick off their seasons on November 2nd, with Purdue heading to Vegas against Gonzaga and Illinois State traveling to California to take on St. Mary’s — setting the stage for a season of new beginnings and nostalgic showdowns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4949dc7387390dc3