Purdue beats Iowa 79-72 but faces defensive concerns. Get player grades, key takeaways, and a look at Joe Lunardi’s latest NCAA bracketology.
Purdue Boilermakers rally for a 79-72 victory over Iowa, but defensive struggles raise serious questions about their Big Ten title hopes. Can Braden Smith's explosive second-half leadership mask the team’s rebounding woes and lackluster effort, or will Matt Painter find a solution before tougher matchups against Michigan State, Illinois, and Nebraska loom?
Nick Arvin evaluates individual player performances, highlighting Trey Kaufman Renn’s concerning body language, CJ Cox’s defensive hustle, and Daniel Jacobsen’s impact off the bench. The episode covers Purdue’s bracketology status, analyzing Joe Lunardi’s latest projections and the importance of securing the Midwest Region’s coveted number one seed. With upcoming critical games on the West Coast, the Boilermakers’ ability to maintain their conference winning streak is on the line. Will Purdue’s defense rebound before facing the best of the Big Ten?
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