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Why Tom Izzo is ‘cool’ with Purdue leaping Michigan State for a 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

EAST LANSING – Does the Big Ten Tournament championship game really matter for March Madness seeding? Some years it doesn’t seem so, but this wasn’t one of them. Purdue shook out of a late-season funk and put together a surprising run to beat Michigan in the championship on Sunday in Chicago and was rewarded with a 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue Beats Michigan to Win 2026 Big Ten Title, Eyed by CBB Fans as March Madness Sleeper

Purdue upset Michigan 80-72 behind big performances from senior starters Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff to win the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday, knocking off the No. 1 seed.

Purdue basketball proved it's a formidable challenge in loaded 2026 March Madness West Regional

The Boilermakers have a tough path as a 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, yes. They also proved they can be a tough out.

Purdue 80, Michigan 72: Postgame Video

Purdue played some of its best, most consistent basketball over 160 minutes in four days up in Chicago, picking up three high quality wins. Beating Michigan for the championship w