March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET
- The Purdue Boilermakers begin the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, in opposition to the Queens Royals.
- Purdue is the No. 2 seed in the West Regional, the place Arizona is No. 1.
- Here’s how ESPN faculty basketball commentator Jay Bilas sees Purdue’s outcomes in March Madness.
Purdue basketball began the season because the nationwide championship favorites, however the Boilermakers struggled late in the common season. They look like contenders once more after a four-wins-in-four-days Big Ten Tournament championship capped by a victory over top-seeded Michigan.
Purdue, which was thought-about a No. 3 or 4 seed only a week earlier, is the No. 2 seed behind Arizona in the West Regional. The Boilermakers open NCAA Tournament play Friday night time in opposition to No. 15 seed Queens (which isn’t in New York, however Charlotte, North Carolina) in St. Louis.
The Boilers are getting some love from nationwide specialists, significantly CBS’ Clark Kellogg. Here’s how ESPN‘s Jay Bilas sees Purdue’s prospects.
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ESPN’s Jay Bilas on Purdue basketball in 2026 March Madness: How will Purdue do in the NCAA Tournament?
- First spherical vs. Queens: “Queens, in its first NCAA tournament appearance, brings six players averaging double-figure scoring — but Purdue, coming off a Big Ten title and win in its rematch against Michigan in the final, is finally playing like the team we imagined at the start of the year. Braden Smith is the best point guard in the country. Purdue wins.”
- Second spherical vs. No. 10 seed Missouri: “The Boilermakers can give pause, but they’ve got a decent draw, and Braden Smith is the separator. He’s averaging 9.0 assists per game (second in the country) and is shooting at the best clip of his career.”
- Sweet 16 vs. No. 11 seed Texas: “The Longhorns have size and talent, but Purdue will win this game.”
- Elite 8 recreation vs. No. 1 seed Arizona: “While very young at key spots, Arizona is simply bigger and more talented. Purdue is more experienced and will not be afraid of Arizona. But I love the Wildcats here.”
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The Purdue-Queens game is at 7:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
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The recreation is on TruTV.
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