WEST LAFAYETTE — Preseason plaudits as the nation's No. 1 team already have the conversation of Purdue men's basketball 's season focused on the destination .

The Boilermakers now know the full extent of their path, after the Big Ten released game dates Thursday. The focus on returning to conference championship form will precede any postseason goals. The path to that trophy has never before required more travel, physical maintenance — and, some might argue, dumb luck.

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