CFP #2
Purdue Boilermakers Okay, I see you, Boilers. So far, Purdue has looked like one of those underrated Matt Painter teams that doesn’t have a superstar but everyone fits a role and they play it to a tee. I say this team has no superstar understanding the Boilers have a 7’4’’ Goliath in the middle, Zach Edey. He is virtually unstoppable and with increased minutes this season, Edey is vaulting into 1st team All-American stratosphere. The real surprise for Purdue has been the stellar play of a pair of freshmen, Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer. I think it’s fair to say the Boilermakers’ biggest question entering the season was the two guard positions, and, specifically, would Smith and Loyer be ready to make an impact right away. Early returns point to an overwhelming success for Purdue. Ceiling: Final Four. I like a lot about this team: they score efficiently, they’re defending at a higher level than the past few seasons, and they take c...