SHOWDOWN: Purdue's Braden Smith vs. Jeremy Fears—Who DOMINATES the Big Ten Point Guard Battle?

Purdue Boilermakers brace for a high-stakes showdown against Michigan State, as the Braden Smith vs. Jeremy Fears point guard battle promises fireworks at Mackey Arena. With both players eyeing Big Ten honors, postseason seeding, and team bragging rights, who will seize the upper hand in the season’s most anticipated match-up? Host Nick Arvin breaks down Purdue’s path to victory, emphasizing Smith’s perimeter shooting, Purdue’s depth, and the Spartans’ continued struggles on the road. Key topics include Michigan State’s challenges at Mackey, the critical importance of a Big Ten Tournament double bye, and how matchups like Jackson Kohler vs. Trey Kaufman-Renn could tilt the outcome. Guest Matt Sheehan adds the Michigan State perspective, debating which squad needs the win more as March Madness looms. Don’t miss this energetic preview and score prediction—will the Boilermakers protect home court, or can the Spartans pull off a season-defining upset? Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.