Matt Painter has one final opportunity to see his team in action before the wins and losses start counting. On Tuesday, the Boilermakers are headed to Hartford to play No. 4 UConn in the team's final exhibition game of the season.

Purdue has cruised through its first two exhibition games. The Boilermakers pummeled Ball State 87-55 in the first preseason contest, then knocked around Purdue-Fort Wayne 92-62 in the second matchup. UConn will present plenty more challenges than the previous two opponents, though.

There are a few things I'll be monitoring throughout Purdue's final exhibition game against the Huskies. These are a few things that stand out heading into Tuesday's contest.

How Purdue's post handles physicality

Michigan Wolverines guard L.J. Cason (2) shoots the ball against Purdue Boilermakers center Daniel Jacobsen (12). | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Purdue's physicality in the post has been a question all offseason long.…