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f r o m p u b l i s h e r a l a n ON THE COVER Photographer Tom Campbell caught a rare moment early last season, with all four freshmen on the bench at the same time. Yet, much of the focus on 2013-14 will be how much (from left) Jay Simpson, A.J. Hammons, Ronnie Johnson and Rapheal Davis improve as the Boilermakers try to move from a below-.500 season and return to Big Ten prominence. Gold and Black Illustrated A publication of Boilers, Inc. 2605 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-237-5002 or 1-800-876-GOPU (4678) Fax: 765-497-2110/Twitter.com/GoldandBlackcom President/Publisher Alan Karpick 765-237-5078 AKarpick@GoldandBlack.com Twitter.com/AlanKarpick Editor Brian Neubert BNeubert@GoldandBlack.com P ublications Coordinator Kyle Charters KCharters@GoldandBlack.com Associate Editor/Football Stacy Clardie SClardie@GoldandBlack.com P hotography/Cover Photo Tom Campbell Graphic Designer Gary A. Hoffman Advertising Sales Alan Karpick Contributors Brandan Alford S ubscriptions/Production Nick Hoffman, Reid Karpick, Tyler Ochs, Mike Rish, Michael Schmierer, Evan Solgere, Mike Viehmann GnbManager@aol.com Printer J.B. Kenehan Printing (Beaver Dam, Wis.) k a r p i c k What's Next? You will read throughout this issue about all the individuals that will make up Purdue's men's and women's basketball teams. There are lots of inspiring stories inside about the Johnson brothers, Courtney Moses, Whitney Bays, A.J. Hammons; the list goes on. Yet, something from Tom Campbell's image on the first day of practice (show lower right) struck me. When you look at all the players lined up from behind, it is a collection of nameless, faceless guys awaiting instruction of what to do next. At the moment, there are no worries on whether last year's men's freshmen class will come of age this year, or if the Boilermakers infusion of a couple of fifth-year senior newcomers will help this team return to the NCAA Tournament. At that moment, it's about the next drill. And that is precisely the tact that both of Purdue's basketball teams have to take when looking ahead to 2013-14. There is no getting ahead of oneself here. Both the men's and women's programs are fortunate to be led by coaches who believe in the mentality of let's take care of business on the practice court before we head to the arena. Sharon Versyp and Matt Painter are as old school as it gets when it comes to living and breathing that notion. They are also old school when it comes to preseason rankings. It seems that Painter relishes the role of having a team that is picked to finish in the lower half of the Big Ten, when he knows there is talent to do more, much more. Versyp's team is expected to finish in the upper division of the league, but with the loss of Taylor Manuel in the offseason, the Boilermakers' unproven inside game is expected to limit the team's chances of winning their first regular-season league crown since 2002. But there are undoubtedly times when Versyp and Painter should remind themselves that it is all about the next drill; for themselves. Through Volume 24, Issue 2 • Mailed Oct. 29, 2013 Gold and Black Illustrated is published to be delivered by mail every other month (bi-monthly) in late August, October, December, February, April and June. Periodicals postage paid at Lafayette, Ind., and additional offices. Known office of publication is 2605 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906. GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED (USPS 010-447). Subscription rates: $57.95 ($62.05 for Indiana subscribers). Foreign rates: Available upon request. POSTMASTER: Send change of address form to: Gold and Black Illustrated, 2605 Yeager Road West Lafayette, IN 47906. Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. All letters to Gold and Black Illustrated will be treated as intended for publication and are subject to Gold and Black Illustrated's right to edit and comment editorially. The Boilers, Inc. officers, shareholders, staff and contributors are not and never have been sanctioned by Purdue University. The views expressed do not represent those of Purdue University or its employees. f Tom Campbell IllustrateD volume 24, issue 2 3