Purdue basketball to get exhibition test from national title contender UConn, Braylon Mullins
Purdue men's basketball will face UConn in a preseason exhibition game on October 27. This matchup marks the first meeting since UConn defeated Purdue in the 2024 national championship game. The game location is yet to be determined due to renovations at UConn's Gampel Pavilion.
- ▪Purdue announced a preseason exhibition against UConn on October 27.
- ▪This will be the first meeting since UConn won the 2024 national championship game against Purdue.
- ▪The Boilermakers have played high-profile preseason exhibition games on the road for four consecutive seasons.
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