Purdue hasn’t lived up to preseason No. 1, but do not write off the Boilermakers yet
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Purdue entered the season as the preseason No. 1 team due to its experienced "big three" and coach Matt Painter, but a recent loss to top-ranked Michigan showed they are not currently the best team in college basketball.
- In a dominant 93-64 win over Indiana, Purdue's offense thrived, particularly with Trey Kaufman-Renn effectively using his post skills and passing to create open shots for teammates Fletcher Loyer and Jaden Smith.
- Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points on efficient shooting, demonstrating his importance as a versatile low-post scorer and passer, while Loyer had a perfect shooting night and Smith contributed at an All-American level.
- Purdue's offensive diversity, including strong pick-and-roll and post
