One season after posting a program-worst 8-24 record, Michigan is 22-6 and locked into a solid seed in the NCAA Tournament.

When IU beats Purdue, it dominates the news cycle. When Matt Painter lectures IU fans on the way they’ve treated Mike Woodson? It dominates Mailbagg™.

Friday’s Big Ten slate includes the Purdue Boilermakers (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) against the UCLA Bruins (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten), at ...

Former Northwestern star Boo Buie commented on Anthony Leal's kick on Caleb Furst during Sunday's Purdue-Indiana game. He ...

Caleb Furst and Trey Kaufman-Renn fouled out 46 seconds apart down the stretch. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Still, thanks to the heroics of Braden Smith ...

Afterward, Painter said that exact phrase. So did Kaufman-Renn. And Caleb Furst. And Braden Smith. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "You've got to secure the ball," said ...

Afterward, Painter said that exact phrase. So did Kaufman-Renn. And Caleb Furst. And Braden Smith. More:Purdue basketball player ratings vs Michigan: Foul trouble's price is Big Ten lead "You've got ...

The Boilermakers made their first eight shots. Even missing two shots on the next possession, Purdue still scored on a Caleb Furst putback. Still, USC managed to linger thanks to the hot shooting ...

Before that, though, had a hand in the early surge and hit some second-half 3s to keep extending the lead. Caleb Furst: 7/10 Barely missed a double-double for the second straight game with nine points ...

Purdue lost the Big Ten lead to Michigan, and Caleb Furst and Trey Kaufman-Renn each battled foul trouble. The starters were above average, and the bench was OK, but not enough juice to finish a win.