Years in the making: No. 15 Gonzaga ready to roll out new roster in high-profile opener against Purdue

Nov. 1—LAS VEGAS — Two years ago, in Las Vegas of all places, Matt Painter was asked if Purdue had ever explored the idea of a home-and-home, nonconference series with Gonzaga. The setting and timing both felt appropriate for the question. Painter was helping out at USA Olympic Basketball Camp on UNLV's campus, working specifically with the USA Select Team. Gonzaga's Mark Few was roaming the ...