Purdue 72, Tennessee 66: Purdue Postgame Press Conference

Purdue is in the Final Four for the first time since 1980. Here is what Matt Painter, Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith, and Zach Edey had to say in the postgame press conference.

[@user-dv1rp5ee5p]

Jones 3 pointer at 63-60 was the most important shot of his career so far at Purdue, he hadn’t scored much all game but when they needed it he delivered!

[@irahartoch1075]

Pure class across the board.

[@nateriley4067]

Ever Faithful, ever true! Been waiting a long time for this, and we’re not done just yet. God willing, we have 2 games left. Not looking ahead or anything, and not to jinx anything but that potential UCONN matchup for all the marbles is going to be a knife fight. Good thing we have the baddest dude in the neighborhood. Thank you Zack for carrying Boiler Nation on your back this afternoon. For Mr. Mount, for Joe Barry, for Coach Keady, for Troy, for Robbie, for Mr. Wooden, for E’Twaun, for Woody & Chad, for JuJuan, for Carsen, for Steve, for Brad, for Vince, for Chris and for Mr. Hustle himself, Brian Cardinal, let’s invade Glendale and Boiler the Fuck Up!

[@AO_74]

Illinois guy here.. congrats to you guys .. Matt Painter and all the players are class act! Take down UCONN 💪

[@jansasser1606]

Thanks for the joy and tears Coach and team. My husband went to Purdue in the 70s and I was there in married student courts with our two children and was able to go to several basketball games. We have rooted for you ever since through the Big Dog, Brian Cardinal, Robbie and so many others. All of our seven children got to attend many games at Mackey. These two retired senior citizens are so ecstatic tonight for all of you and for the whole Boiler Nation. Thanks for an amazing season. Thanks for bringing us to the final four. Can't wait to see you all finished strong next weekend! God bless you all with good health in the coming week so that you can play your very best next weekend! We know where we will be on Saturday and and Monday night. Right in front of our TV screen but with you in Phoenix in our hearts!

[@alotafhindi7485]

Where were you last year when the fans wanted Painters head 😂

[@jansasser1606]

That was never me or my hubby! We were sorely dissapointed, but didn't want anyone's head. @@alotafhindi7485

[@michaeljb6779]

Just back from Detroit! Proud of this team and accomplishments so far…congratulations on win today!🏀

[@Laserus]

What a ride gentlemen! Congrats to Paint and team! Also grats to all you fellow Purdue fans! This has been a long time coming!

[@user-sb6ek3qe1o]

Thank you TEAM for showing us your talent, hard work, grit and determination. The team photo should be next to the word Boilermaker in Webster’s Dictionary 🏀🚂🏀🚂🚂

[@PFW1999PKT]

Great job gentlemen!

[@noahmeeks416]

FINAL FOURRRR LETS GOOOOO BOILER UP

[@dhargis177]

Love ya Coach!!!

[@user-dv1rp5ee5p]

I went to Purdue1970-75! Live in Ct. want to see boilermakers quite the UCONN crowd!!🤙🤗

[@BoilerUp1650]

So Proud ❤❤❤ Boiler Up!!

[@Quinn37]

Mackey needs a banner!

[@tyamdaly]

Zach for 50 in Phoenix, confirmed

[@ryanrichardson5272]

For sure

[@nateriley4067]

I think Coach Paint called out Zach during the postgame and says he expects it during the Final Four or else Edey’s a slacker.

[@tyamdaly]

@nateriley4067 he did. He said if he would have hit his free throws he may of had 50. Which would have been 46. Hit all your shots Zach. Screw 50 let's hit 60.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

@@nateriley4067 Yes, he called him out, you can't miss 2 in a row and the 2nd one be an air-ball and not have your coach call you out. Dude needs to spend the next practice shooting 150 free throws and block out the nervousness and noise. He was scared at the line and that won't cut it in the Final Four. Man-up, Boiler up and everything else will take care of itself.

[@ryanrichardson5272]

@@tyamdaly your pressuring him to much let’s have him hit a quick 50

[@brianhurst2740]

Love seeing all the likes and comments!

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Edey dropping on Rick Barnes, wow

[@BlueRidgeBoiler]

Hell yeah!

[@davewilliams9978]

Congrats! Good win. 2 more to go

[@elliothartsough1935]

i wish i could make zach edey a freemason, he’s got the right attitude all around.

[@patrickroush]

Huh?

[@tkamel18]

🚂⬆️

[@HK-zt1kc]

🗑️

[@timtapscott8737]

I’m sorry Edey gets way too many non calls. It’s crazy. He ran over the Tenn guy and they just look at him. Crazy as hell. I had no skin in the game and edey is a beast but how he only had one foul is crazy.