Through late whistles, untrustworthy scorekeeping, and many time zones, Purdue basketball started off its slate of four Europe games by defeating Kickz Ibam in Germany, 88-71.

Braden Smith was the straw that stirred Purdue's offense, Brian Waddell shined off the bench, and Purdue's defense struggled early without their Player of the Year Zach Edey.

But a strong fourth quarter surge helped Purdue show off their new guards, but a Mason Gillis injury might hang over a team already missing Ethan Morton with a hamstring injury.

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