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Now that Braden Smith has the NCAA assists record, the Purdue senior can focus solely on what brought the Boilermakers point guard back to West Lafayette: a chance at a championship.
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Purdue got close in 2024, reaching the national championship game with Zach Edey anchoring the post. Three starters on that team remain, including Smith.
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The Boilers completely out-everythinged No. 15 seed Queens in the first round and get a second round matchup against No. 7 Miami.
The Hurricanes were almost equally impressive in their 80-66 first round win over No. 10 Missouri. Miami was led by a player all-too-familiar with the Boilermakers. Indiana transfer Malik Reneau scored 24 points in the Canes’ win over the Tigers and has had plenty of battles with Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn. So that should be a fun matchup.
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Miami have been a revelation in Jai Lucas’ first year as coach. After going 7-24 last season, the Hurricanes are 26-8 and one win away from their first Sweet 16 since reaching the Final Four in 2023.
Here’s more of what you need to know for today’s game with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. The winner will face No. 11 seed Texas next week in San Jose.
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What time is Purdue vs Miami?
Time: 12:10 p.m. ET, Sunday.
What channel is Purdue vs Miami? How to watch, streaming info
The game is airing on CBS, streaming via Paramount+.
Purdue vs Miami FL prediction, odds
Odds provided by BetMGM, as of 9:30 a.m., Sunday.
Nathan Baird, IndyStar: Purdue 73-65
“Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson will be difficult matchups regardless of their Big Ten backgrounds. If the Boilers keep attacking inside out and controlling the boards, though, they’re headed for San Jose.”
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Sam King, Journal & Courier: Purdue 87-77
“The much-improved defense from the last four games will have to…
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