Purdue's Matt Painter acknowledges Gonzaga's versatility, noting their ability to win games in various ways with skilled guards and dominant bigs like Ben Gregg and Anton Watson.

• Purdue defeated Gonzaga 84-66 in November 2022 and 73-63 nearly a year later.

Both teams have evolved over the past months, potentially minimizing the impact of past matchups on the upcoming game.

• Matt Painter and Mark Few have developed familiarity over the last 16 months due to multiple meetings between Purdue and Gonzaga.
• Purdue believes guarding Gonzaga's talented guards and limiting their bigs will be key to their success in the upcoming game.

Purdue aims to capitalize on their learnings from past matchups and adjust their game strategy to counter Gonzaga's strengths, especially focusing on containing their playmaking guards and dominant big men.

Purdue recognizes Gonzaga's diverse capabilities but remains focused on adapting their approach to neutralize the threats posed by Gonzaga's skilled guards and strong frontcourt, aiming for a successful outcome in the upcoming game.