Former Purdue basketball players Lance Jones, Ryne Smith and Rapheal Davis were all expressing excitement over Friday's showdown with No. 2 Alabama.
The 2nd-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide travels north to West Lafayette on Saturday for a high-profile road matchup with the No.
A major college basketball game is on the docket Friday night, with No. 13 Purdue hosting No. 2 Alabama. Follow along for live updates throughout the evening.