PREVIEW: #2 Purdue vs #11 Texas PREDICTIONS—Will Boilers END Longhorns' Cinderella RUN?

Purdue Boilermakers chase Elite Eight glory as they face Texas Longhorns—can Matt Painter’s squad overcome March pressure or will Texas’s Cinderella run roll on? Braden Smith, now the NCAA all-time assist leader, teams with Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn to showcase Purdue’s retention-driven chemistry, while Texas counters with Montas Voketaitis and all-around threat Dalyn Swain. Is Purdue’s deep frontcourt the key advantage, or will their perimeter defense woes resurface at the worst moment?

Nick Arvin and guests break down Sweet 16 matchups, highlighting injury updates, X-factors like Oscar Cluff, and whether Purdue’s elite offense can outlast Texas’s newfound defensive edge. With national-title expectations in West Lafayette and Texas playing with house money, this NCAA Tournament showdown promises high stakes and legacy-defining moments. Can the Boilermakers rise—or will the Longhorns’ upset bid spoil Purdue’s season?

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