Purdue plays its first of four games on its Europe trip.
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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