Five burning questions, players to watch for the Big Ten in 2018-19
Despite Michigan's run to the national championship game, it was a disappointing postseason performance for the Big Ten. Will that change in 2018-19?
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2019 Schedule
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Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
The top programs are looking ahead to their expected recruiting needs for 2019. Here's what they're targeting.
Rockets take USC's Melton, trade for Purdue's Edwards
The Houston Rockets added USC guard De'Anthony Melton with the 46th pick in the NBA draft following a season where he was ruled ineligible because of an extra benefits scandal.
Behind the Bracket: Big Ten bolstered by high-profile returnees
After a dismal NCAA tournament showing in 2017-18, the Big Ten can expect a better haul next season. Plus, Arizona returns to the field after an impressive recruiting rebuild.
UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
Edwards returns to Purdue, skips NBA draft
Carsen Edwards, who averaged a team-high 18.5 points per game last season, will skip the NBA draft and return to Purdue for his junior season.
Brees nabs Wooden jersey for Purdue to display
Drew Brees said he paid $264,000 in mid-May to win a late-hour bidding war for a 1930s-era Purdue jersey worn by coaching legend John Wooden. The Saints QB said the jersey will go on display at Mackey Arena.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
6'11" Hunter Dickinson (DeMatha) is one of the top big men in the class of 2020. He brings a wealth of skill to score the ball along with impressive passing abilities. He tells ESPN, that he is receiving heavy interest from Notre Dame, Maryland, Wake Forest, Purdue, Penn State, Villanova, Providence and North Carolina. He currently sits inside the ESPN 25.
Purdue gets Dartmouth transfer Boudreaux
Dartmouth grad transfer Evan Boudreaux will play his final two seasons of basketball at Purdue.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Purdue's Dakota Mathias will play in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, according to his agent, Keith Kreiter of Edge Sports International. Mathias shot 46.6 percent from beyond the arc this season and finished his career as the all-time leader in made 3-pointers.
Beard, Red Raiders prepare for Wildcats (0:20)
Beard, Texas Tech oust Purdue 78-65 in NCAA East Region
Chris Beard has done it to Purdue again.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
FINAL: Texas Tech 78, Purdue 65. Red Raiders advance to their first-ever Elite Eight, where they'll face Villanova. Keenan Evans struggled early, still finished with 16 points. Their athleticism made Purdue uncomfortable offensively, forced 17 turnovers.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Carsen Edwards has hit a number of big shots for Purdue tonight, just to keep the Boilermakers within striking distance of Texas Tech. 21 points. Could probably use some help, though.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Purdue is giving up too many second-chance points and too many turnovers to hang with Texas Tech in the second half. Red Raiders are starting to pull away.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech has three guys that average double-figures. Those three guys are a combined 4-for-16 with 11 points. And they're up nine on Purdue with 11:05 left. Red Raiders' depth is back to being a major asset with everyone healthy.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
If Zhaire Smith can consistently knock down perimeter shots, it takes his game to another level. The rest already gives him enough of a floor. High-energy guy at both ends, elite elite athlete, versatile defender. Upside. @DraftExpress had him at 16 in his latest mock draft.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech finishes the half on a 10-0 run to take a five-point lead into halftime against Purdue. Boilermakers went the final 3:43 without scoring — Texas Tech hit its last six shots before the missed buzzer-beater.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Isaac Haas has done a ton of coaching from the bench during the past couple weeks since his elbow injury. He's got an arm around Matt Haarms most of the time when the big freshman is on the bench.
Tournament Challenge: Friday's Sweet 16 matchups
No. 1 seeds Kansas and Villanova try to advance to the Elite Eight against No. 5 seeds in their Sweet 16 matchups Friday night.
NCAA OKs Haas brace; Purdue wary he'll play
Although the NCAA announced Friday that Isaac Haas could compete with an approved elbow brace and left the final decision with Purdue, coach Matt Painter is still not convinced Haas is fit to play.
Keep an eye on Purdue's Edwards for Wooden Award (2:02)
Everything you need to know for Friday's Sweet 16 games
The big names come out to play -- Villanova, Duke, Kansas -- with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. Will the top seeds advance, or will lower seeds again bust brackets?
Purdue's Haas unlikely to face Texas Tech
Purdue's Isaac Haas, who suffered a fractured elbow in the first round of the NCAA tournament, is unlikely to return for the Boilermakers' Sweet 16 game vs. Texas Tech.
2017-18 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan St | 16-2 | - | 30-5 |
| Purdue | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Ohio State | 15-3 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Michigan | 13-5 | 3 | 33-8 |
| Nebraska | 13-5 | 3 | 22-11 |
| Penn State | 9-9 | 7 | 26-13 |
| Indiana | 9-9 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Maryland | 8-10 | 8 | 19-13 |
| Wisconsin | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Northwestern | 6-12 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Minnesota | 4-14 | 12 | 15-17 |
| Illinois | 4-14 | 12 | 14-18 |
| Iowa | 4-14 | 12 | 14-19 |
| Rutgers | 3-15 | 13 | 15-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game80.442nd
Rebounds Per Game35.0194th
Assists Per Game16.2Tied-28th
Points Allowed65.725th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thompson | PG | Committed | 80 |
| Mason Gillis | PF | Committed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 37-29 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 29 |