1-Seed — Purdue Boilermakers
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Through two games, the Boilermakers are playing like a team on a mission. A year after losing to a 16-seed in the first round, Purdue has throttled its first two opponents. Sunday’s demolition of Utah State was particularly impressive. Purdue led by as many as 41 points against a Utah State team that won 28 games — including a 16-point win over TCU in the Round of 64. While everyone talks about Zach Edey (rightfully so), Purdue is shooting over 40-percent from three this year — ranking second-best in the nation. Gonzaga can certainly beat Purdue, but Edey and Co. should be considered the favorite.
