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GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 3 Gold and Black Illustrated is published to be delivered by mail every 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, shareholder, staff and contributors are not and never have been sanctioned by Purdue University. The views expressed do not represent those of Purdue or its employees. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 BASKETBALL PREVIEW VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 On The Cover Purdue's four seniors — Vincent Edwards, Dakota Mathias, Isaac Haas and P.J. Thompson — are proven winners, highlighted by their Big Ten Championship last season. They see no better way to go out than a repeat title. Photo montage by Charles Jischke Charles Jischke The Boilermakers are hoping they know the way to the top of the Big Ten, But to get there, it's going to take quick development by the underclassmen. Sharon Versyp's crew has five freshmen and five sopho- mores. 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 Editor: Brian Neubert Publications Coordinator: Kyle Charters Associate Editor/Football: Stacy Clardie Photography/Cover Photo: Tom Campbell Graphic Designer: Gary A. Hoffman Advertising Sales: Alan Karpick, Kyle Charters Subscriptions/Marketing: Lucas Ball, Morgan Hasler, Jordan Cory, Michael Wood Printer: Walsworth Printing (St. Joseph, Mich.) Joe Tiller 4 A Remembrance Joe Tiller is gone but not forgotten 8 Joe and Drew The story behind an iconic Purdue image Basketball 16 One Last Ride Seniors looking for repeat in final season 24 Promotion Vincent Edwards has learned from past 28 Renewed Belief Matt Painter Q&A 32 Driven To Succeed Dakota Mathias has transformed 36 Early Riser Carsen Edwards poised for big jump 50 Young And Energetic Women lean on 10 underclassmen 56 The Keys Senior Andreona Keys will push to win 60 'Intrigued' Sharon Versyp Q&A Olympic Sports 72 15 And Counting Volleyball staff stays, wins together 76 Wrestle Up Recruiting champions Off The Tracks 12 From the publisher 13 Vs. 47 JPC report 66 Big year for football's Ezechukwu