STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 At Purdue University, character isn\u2019t just a trait \u2014 it\u2019s currency.<\/p>\n
So much so that the NCAA basketball powerhouse\u2019s coach, Matt Painter, has implemented a sophisticated personality evaluation to ensure that every recruit has not just the ability \u2014 but also the mindset \u2014 to excel where the team needs him.<\/p>\n
That process is exactly what led West Brighton resident Liam Murphy to Purdue University.<\/p>\n
And as Murphy faces his toughest test yet \u2014 a situation where he has to fight for every minute of playing time \u2014 it\u2019s his character that makes him a good bet to succeed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe West Brighton Boilermaker,\u201d an Advance\/SILive.com documentary series, chronicles his journey to March Madness.<\/p>\n
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