Dear Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn,
Thank you for an incredible four years of college basketball.
What you stand for and represent will never be taken for granted.
Walk proud.
Today.
Tomorrow.
And Forever.
Sincerely,
America
This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know. We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do-we had to let him go. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Ben was 1 on 1. He was smart-loving-gentle-patient-inquisitive-and welcoming to all. Always a big smile and a soft tail wag. He and I could communicate..he and I understood each other and had each others backs. He was with me more than anyone at home and traveling with me for work. Such an easy going companion. Hard day-but he will live within all of us forever. God please bless his majestic soul and thank you for putting him in my life for the last 10 years-a true blessing.
Love you Ben. 🙏🏼
Authentically, the most devastating news I have ever consumed. There will never be another personality like Chuck in the industry as long as the Earth spins… have to cherish every last moment of this man.
Proud to have played at least a small part in this guy’s success. Amazing what you can achieve when you persevere through adversity, keep your head down and just put the work in. I can’t wait to see what’s next for you, @booboo_buie! Build the statue outside of Welsh-Ryan now!
Last year, Purdue was the 289th (!!) out of 363 team in the country for 3-point FG %. Almost like doubling our 7’4” demigod build might actually come with consequences this year.
After tonight, Purdue is now the #1 in 3-point shooting team in the nation.
Their total of 230-566 (40.63%) surpasses UK’s 249-615 (40.49%) for the top spot.
Fraudulent program suddenly realizing they’re a pathetic excuse for a college basketball team. IU is now taking out their frustration on other innocent student-athletes. A damn shame, but wouldn’t expect anything less from the program that worships Bob Knight.
After last night, IU now has an NCAA-leading 7 flagrant fouls.
▪️ IU's 7 flagrants come by 6 different players
▪️ IU's 5 flagrant fouls in the last 11 days are as many as the next highest team has across the full season
▪️ IU is the only D1 team with multiple flagrant 2 fouls
It’s week 6 of the AP Poll. Per ESPN’s John Gasaway, the national champion has ranked amongst the top 12 of the week 6 AP Poll every year for the last 21 years. Those teams this year:
Arizona
Kansas
Purdue
Houston
UConn
Baylor
Marquette
Creighton
UNC
Gonzaga
Oklahoma
Tennessee