Level spreads are decided by quite a lot of issues — none of which are literally one thing as subjective as “respect.” That acknowledged, Purdue being a 2.5-point underdog at house on Friday, in line with FanDuel Sportsbook, felt disrespectful contemplating the Boilermakers are back-to-back Huge Ten champs who entered with a 20-game successful streak at house.
(I stated as a lot on Friday morning’s Eye On Faculty Basketball Podcast.)
Remaining rating: Purdue 87, Alabama 78.
Behind a 26-point efficiency from Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue improved to 4-0 on the season whereas extending their successful streak inside Mackey Enviornment to 22 video games. Braden Smith added 17 factors, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer chipped in with 17 factors and two assists.
Collectively, they reminded the game — on an enormous stage towards a 2024 Remaining 4 participant led by CBS Sports activities Preseason Nationwide Participant of the 12 months Mark Sears — that even within the absence of two-time Wood Award winner Zach Edey, they’re nonetheless among the many elite.
“[Alabama has] a workforce that may win all of it,” stated Purdue coach Matt Painter. “So to have the ability to have that assertion, and to have the ability to get the win within the trend that we did, pleased with our guys.”
Coming into the sport, rebounding was the primary space of concern for the Boilermakers, partially as a result of Edey, final season’s 7-foot-4 middle, is now within the NBA, and Daniel Jacobsen, this season’s 7-4 middle, is sidelined with a fractured tibia. Consequently, Braden Smith, Purdue’s 6-0 level guard, was Purdue’s main rebounder by the primary three video games. However towards Alabama, Kaufman-Renn, a 6-9 ahead, and Camden Heide, a 6-7 ahead, every grabbed a team-high eight boards. They confirmed enchancment at a time when it was wanted.
“We did higher,” Painter stated. “We’re not there but. However we did higher.”
Purdue is as much as No. 8 in Saturday morning’s up to date CBS Sports activities Prime 25 And 1 each day faculty basketball rankings, the place Kansas stays No. 1 for the thirteenth consecutive day to start out this season. Alabama is right down to No. 9. The most important shakeup within the Prime 25 And 1 was attributable to Wisconsin’s 103-88 upset of Arizona that compelled me to maneuver the 4-0 Badgers from unranked to No. 17. That growth, mixed with others, brought about Texas, Creighton, Florida, Rutgers, Cincinnati, Ole Miss and St. John’s to all be pushed down, no fault of their very own. Rick Pitino’s Purple Storm at the moment are the de facto No. 27. VCU can be No. 28.
Prime 25 And 1 rankings
Greatest Movers
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Wisconsin
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Ohio State
| Rk | Groups | Chg | Rcrd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kansas |
Hunter Dickinson completed with 28 factors and 12 rebounds in Tuesday’s 77-69 win over Michigan State. The Jayhawks’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Oakland. | — | 4-0 |
| 2 |
Auburn |
Johni Broome completed with 18 factors and 12 rebounds in Wednesday’s 79-56 win over Kent State. The Tigers’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards North Alabama. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 3 |
N. Carolina |
Elliot Cadeau completed with 18 factors and eight assists in Friday’s 107-55 win over American. The Tar Heels’ subsequent recreation is Friday at Hawaii. | 1 | 2-1 |
| 4 |
UConn |
Alex Karaban completed with 17 factors and two assists in Wednesday’s 90-49 win over Le Moyne. The Huskies’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Texas A&M Commerce. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 5 |
Iowa St. |
Curtis Jones completed with 20 factors and 5 assists in Monday’s 82-56 win over Kansas Metropolis. The Cyclones’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards IU Indy. | 1 | 2-0 |
| 6 |
Gonzaga |
Khalif Battle completed with 21 factors and three steals in Friday’s 113-54 win over UMass Lowell. The Zags’ subsequent recreation is Monday at San Diego State. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 7 |
Houston |
Milos Uzan completed with 13 factors and 5 assists in Wednesday’s 91-45 win over Louisiana. The Cougars’ subsequent recreation is Nov. 22 towards Hofstra. | 1 | 2-1 |
| 8 |
Purdue |
Trey Kaufman-Renn completed with 26 factors and eight rebounds in Friday’s 87-78 win over Alabama. The Boilermakers’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday at Marquette. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 9 |
Alabama |
Mark Sears missed 10 of the 15 photographs he took in Friday’s 87-78 loss at Purdue. The Crimson Tide’s subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Illinois. | 7 | 3-1 |
| 10 |
Tennessee |
Igor Milicic Jr. completed with 18 factors and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s 92-57 win over Montana. The Vols’ subsequent recreation is Sunday towards Austin Peay. | — | 4-0 |
| 11 |
Kentucky |
Andrew Carr completed with 17 factors and 4 rebounds in Tuesday’s 77-72 win over Duke. The Wildcats’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Lipscomb. | 2 | 3-0 |
| 12 |
Duke |
Kon Knueppel missed 15 of the 20 photographs he tried in Tuesday’s 77-72 loss to Kentucky. The Blue Devils’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Wofford. | 2 | 3-1 |
| 13 |
Marquette |
Kam Jones completed with 28 factors and 4 rebounds in Friday’s 78-74 win at Maryland. The Golden Eagles’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Purdue. | 2 | 4-0 |
| 14 |
Indiana |
Mackenzie Mgbako completed with 18 factors and 7 rebounds in Sunday’s 90-55 win over Japanese Illinois. The Hoosiers’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards South Carolina. | 2 | 3-0 |
| 15 |
Baylor |
Jayden Nunn completed with 19 factors and 4 assists in Tuesday’s 104-67 win over Sam Houston. The Bears’ subsequent recreation is Sunday towards Tarleton State. | 2 | 3-1 |
| 16 |
Arkansas |
Adou Thiero completed with 19 factors and 7 rebounds in Wednesday’s 65-49 win over Troy. The Razorbacks’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards Pacific. | 2 | 2-1 |
| 17 |
Wisconsin |
John Tonje completed with 41 factors and 6 rebounds in Friday’s 103-88 win over Arizona. The Badgers’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards UT Rio Grande Valley. | NR | 4-0 |
| 18 |
Arizona |
Caleb Love missed 11 of the 13 photographs he took in Friday’s 103-88 loss at Wisconsin. The Wildcats’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Duke. | 6 | 2-1 |
| 19 |
Texas A&M |
Zhuric Phelps completed with 14 factors and 4 rebounds in Friday’s 78-64 win over Ohio State. The Aggies’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Southern. | 2 | 3-1 |
| 20 |
Ohio St. |
Aaron Bradshaw missed seven of the ten photographs he took in Friday’s 78-64 loss at Texas A&M. The Buckeyes’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Evansville. | 9 | 2-1 |
| 21 |
Texas |
Ryan Kalkbrenner completed with 16 factors and 5 rebounds in Wednesday’s 78-43 win over Houston Christian. The Bluejays’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Kansas Metropolis. | 2 | 3-1 |
| 22 |
Creighton |
Rueben Chinyelu completed with 14 factors and three rebounds in Monday’s 86-62 win over Grambling. The Gators’ subsequent recreation is Friday at Florida State. | 2 | 4-0 |
| 23 |
Florida |
Walter Clayton Jr. completed with 25 factors and 5 rebounds in Friday’s 87-74 win at Florida State. The Gators’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Florida A&M. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 24 |
Rutgers |
Dylan Harper completed with 20 factors and 6 assists in Friday’s 98-81 win over Monmouth. The Scarlet Knights’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Merrimack. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 25 |
Cincinnati |
Jizzle James completed with 19 factors and 6 rebounds in Friday’s 86-49 win over Nichols. The Bearcats’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday at Northern Kentucky. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 26 |
Ole Miss |
Sean Pedulia completed with 27 factors and 4 steals in Tuesday’s 64-54 win over South Alabama. The Rebels’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Colorado State. | 1 | 4-0 |
