Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue Boilermakers

24-12 - 4th in Big Ten
Men's NCAA basketball teams rising in our early top 25 ranking Men's NCAA basketball teams rising in our early top 25 ranking

A new team at the top. Another that climbs 12 spots. And more teams moving up or down in our latest forecast.

Purdue adds North Florida transfer Liam Murphy; averaged 13.0 points on 42.3% from deep in 2024-25 Purdue adds North Florida transfer Liam Murphy; averaged 13.0 points on 42.3% from deep in 2024-25

Touted Israeli hoops prospect Omer Mayer commits to Purdue Touted Israeli hoops prospect Omer Mayer commits to Purdue

Highly touted international basketball prospect Omer Mayer of Israel has committed to Purdue, he told ESPN.

How the forecasted ranking of top men's college basketball teams for 2025-26 is changing How the forecasted ranking of top men's college basketball teams for 2025-26 is changing

Texas Tech and BYU climb our Way-Too-Early 2025-26 rankings thanks to key player returns and portal additions.

All-American Braden Smith returning to Purdue for senior season All-American Braden Smith returning to Purdue for senior season

Purdue guard Braden Smith, a consensus first-team All-American who averaged 15.8 points and 8.7 assists, which was second in Division I, will return for his senior season.

🚨 Breaking News: Big Ten POY Braden Smith announces on social media he'll return to Purdue for senior season. Averaged 15.8 PPG and was second in the nation in APG (8.7) 🚨 Breaking News: Big Ten POY Braden Smith announces on social media he'll return to Purdue for senior season. Averaged 15.8 PPG and was second in the nation in APG (8.7)

Men's March Madness: History of NCAA All-Tournament Teams Men's March Madness: History of NCAA All-Tournament Teams

The NCAA men's basketball tournament showcases stellar talent with All-Tournament Teams. Check out who has made the cut through March Madness history.

Florida finishes No. 1 in final AP Top 25 men's basketball poll Florida finishes No. 1 in final AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

The Florida Gators are No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.

The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank every 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeat, from least to most devastating.

Way-too-early NCAA men's basketball power rankings Way-too-early NCAA men's basketball power rankings

Take an early look at the top five teams for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan State 77.7 - 7 30
Maryland 81.1 2.5 9 27
Michigan 78.0 3 10 27
Wisconsin 80.1 3 10 27
UCLA 74.2 5.5 11 23
Purdue 77.3 5.5 12 24
Oregon 76.5 4 10 25
Illinois 83.6 7 13 22
Indiana 74.7 8.5 13 19
Ohio State 78.8 10.5 15 17
Rutgers 77.0 12.5 17 15
Nebraska 76.0 8 14 21
Northwestern 72.4 11 16 17
Iowa 82.5 11 16 17
USC 76.7 12 18 17
Minnesota 68.1 12.5 17 15
Penn State 79.1 11 15 16
Washington 71.6 14 18 13
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Trey Kaufman-Renn
  • Assists Per Game

    Braden Smith
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Trey Kaufman-Renn

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Trey Kaufman-Renn
  • Steals Per Game

    Braden Smith
  • Blocks Per Game

    Trey Kaufman-Renn