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Thursday, March 28, 2019 • 19:27 ET | KFC Yum! Center (Louisville) | TV: TBS | Radio: Purdue Radio Network

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ABOUT THIS GAME

• Purdue, number 3 in the South Region, is looking to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2000, after beating Old Dominion 61-48 (box score) and Villanova 87-61 (The score of the box) last weekend in Hartford. A win would send the boilermakers to their first regional finals under the responsibility of Matt Painter.

• Tennessee, which ranks second in the South, has been one of the top college basketball teams this season. He finished sixth in the last AP poll and won 31 victories in Louisville.

This team of volunteers is almost identical to the one beat Purdue 78-75 in overtime At last November's Battle 4 Atlantis, there are almost two full seasons now. (The score of the boxPurdue is, however, almost entirely different.

• This is a clash between two of the most effective offenses in college basketball, according to KenPom's offensive note. Tennessee ranks third nationally and Purdue fifth. Purdue's defense is Tennessee's 27th and 33rd, making it as balanced as possible on paper.

Wednesday's report in Louisville: Tennessee presents challenges in the match | Scouting Reports | Notebook | Brandon Brantley Feature | Transcript of the press conference

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Projected rotation

32 C – Matt Haarms (7-3, 250, So.)

Apparently on the verge of establishing itself as Purdue's next great center, Haarms has been a hit with the Boilermakers this season, especially the post-season. He plays at a very high defensive level and on the glass, in particular.

24 F Grady Eifert (6-6, 220, Sr.)

Eifert Wins SEC Williams Player of the Year Award twice, Grant Williams on the defense, but the history of the former boilermakers in the treatment of screening reports, mission execution and defensive and nuanced development is excellent. Eifert can be expected to make Williams at least uncomfortable. And he will have help.

14 G / F Ryan Cline (6-6, 195, Sr.)

Cline was one of the best shooters in college basketball this season, an outstanding offensive player – in three playoffs he has averaged more than five assists, with just two turnovers in 100 minutes – and the confidence Quiet that he brought to this Purdue team was part of his collective character.

20 G Nojel Eastern (6-6, 220, so)

The defensive of Purdue draws a large, large wing in this one, as it is likely that The Eastern will defend Admiral Schofield worth about 240 pounds, who was essentially a power forward, but who is now a three point shooter over 40% in the backcourt.

3 G Carsen Edwards (6-1, 200, Jr.)

After playing his legendary game against Villanova in the round of 16, Edwards spoke this week of his "patience patente" and the focus on decision making. This has always been the most important part of the puzzle for Edwards, because decision making and shot selection are not different things. He played an outstanding NCAA tournament at this stage, but said that he did nothing different from the one he had struggled to make regular season shots.

KEY PLAYERS

50 C Trevion Williams (6-9, 280, Fr.)

If Williams had been able to finish several times around the basket or make a free throw, we would tell him that he had a significant impact on Villanova. He did positive things, but could not finish. The rebound will be important for Purdue against Tennessee, as will every Purdue game, and this is where Williams' impact could most likely be felt.

1 F Aaron Wheeler (6-9, 200, R-Fr.)

Although Villanova's match was a little mixed due to turnovers and fouls, Wheeler had a big impact on Purdue lately, scoring goals for three and playing in public. In the playoffs, he scores an average of six points in less than 10 minutes per game, but he was also scored 12 faults in just 29 minutes. Thing against Tennessee could be the defensive match, just as Williams could be a real handle for him.

2G Eric Hunter (6-3, 170, Fr.)

After a trip to Hartford that would do wonders for his confidence because of his role as a substitute in the last second against Old Dominion after Eastern was injured, Hunter continued his upward trend while his rookie season was ended.

55 G Sasha Stefanovic (6-4, 195, R-Fr.)

Stefanovic has now made 41% of his three games for the season, but has struggled with the foul line in recent weeks.

12 Evan Boudreaux (6-8, 220, Jr.)

A luxury that belongs to Purdue to have an actor as experienced as its center n ° 3.

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G – 1 Lamonte Turner (6-2, 195, Jr.)

Turner is the weakest three-point shooter among Tennessee starters, but he lost his previous fights the last time these two teams met to make the biggest shot of the game, the three that forced extra time . Turner averages nearly 11 points per game.

G-5 Admiral Schofield (6-6, 241, Sr.)

Schofield, who was once an undersized type 4, became a legitimate wing, with the body of an attacker and the skills of a guardian. He is a three-point shooter with nearly 42% and an average of nearly 16 ½ points for the season, with the kind of frame that can allow him to dominate or pass through smaller defenders. Nojel Eastern does not appear to qualify.

F – 2 Grant Williams (6-7, 236, Jr.)

The year player of the SEC the past two Williams averaged 18.8 points with 57% shooting and seven and a half rebounds per game. He's not the biggest striker in college basketball, but he is very strong and can mark either the backup to the basket or facing him, with a range beyond the three-point line. It will move within 5's at a time, too.

G – 0 Jordan Bone (6-3, 180, Jr.)

Bone may not get the applause from Williams or even Schofield, but some think it might be as important as anyone else. He is extremely fast and the catalyst for a Tennessee attack that resembles Michigan State in his desire to run. The leader has an average of 13.6 points, with a 3: 1 assist ratio. He is a three point shooter at 35% on a high volume and makes his free throws at a high rate.

C – 11 Kyle Alexander (6-11, 222, Sr.)

The length of central Tennessee stands out. He is not a great scorer, but effective at touch, shooting 62% of the ground and threatening on the offensive glass, recording an average of two offensive and half rebounds per game. And, as Purdue knows very well, it can make a difference. three casual. He made a big win in overtime against the Boilermakers last season, the "backbreaker" as Matt Painter called thereafter.

RESERVES

G – 21 Jordan Bowden (6-5 years old, 193 years old)

Bowden will play the bench-minute guy – he's just played 35 overtime wins over Iowa – and is shooting a lot of shots, which he's shooting 36% and a half.

F – 10 John Fulkerson (6-9, 197, then)

Fulkerson is the backbone of Tennessee, a high and nervous center.

On paper, it looks like a draw. Tennessee had a better season than Purdue, but Purdue had a good month in January. If Carsen Edwards continues to play – play, not necessarily remarkable – From the way he played this NCAA tournament, the Boilermakers are going to be hard to beat, and in such an equal match, we'll make a slight nod to the team that just beat the national champion in defense against a team that was good enough to ride 25 on Iowa, then not good enough to almost lose.

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