Barry Odom prepares Purdue for season opener against Indiana State

Purdue head coach Barry Odom addressed the media on Monday ahead of the upcoming Friday night season opener against Indiana State. Odom stated the team is prepared for the matchup despite high expected temperatures and will utilize deep player rotations to maintain freshness. While Raderrion Daniels and Kylan Fox remain out with season-ending knee injuries, the rest of the roster is active for the game. Odom noted that the coaching staff has completed the primary game plan after reviewing recent film on Indiana State. The program enters its second season under Odom with a significant portion of the roster retained since January, aiding continuity. Purdue will play five of its first seven games at home this season as the team looks to build on physical progress charted throughout the offseason.

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