Jordan Wright was a major reason for LSU's improvement this past season.
MU and Purdue have played four times since the 2017-18 season, including twice during Shaka Smart's three seasons as coach.
Prior to 2017, Purdue and Marquette had never played. After scheduling a home-and-home series, the programs will play six times in nine seasons.
Jon Rothstein on College Hoops Today is reporting that Purdue and Marquette are finalizing a deal for a home and home series for the next two seasons. The first game will be at Marquette with Marquette returning to West Lafayette to play at Mackey Arena in 2025-26. In 2024, Purdue and Marquette met in the Maui Invitational Championship game with Purdue besting the Golden Eagles 78-75.