Purdue basketball analysis: buy/sell on team defense, rebounding, Braden Smith’s efficiency, and running the table into 2026. Plus bracketology updates.
Can the Purdue Boilermakers run the table and remain undefeated into 2026? Nick Arvin examines Purdue’s championship potential, breaking down Braden Smith’s shooting efficiency, the shut-down improvements in Purdue’s defense, and Gicarri Harris’ worrying slump. Purdue’s dominance on the boards with Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff buff anchors the team as a national rebounding powerhouse, but will scoring inconsistency become a stumbling block?
Key segments spotlight Purdue’s daunting upcoming schedule, including showdowns with Iowa State, Marquette, Auburn, and Big Ten rivals like Michigan State. Nick Arvin also breaks down Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology, analyzing Purdue’s path as the projected No. 1 overall seed and matchups with programs like Alabama, Kentucky, and Indiana. Are the Boilermakers on track for a Final Four run, or are concerns lurking beneath their undefeated start? Don’t miss this comprehensive look at Purdue basketball’s trajectory and NCAA Tournament outlook.
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