March Madness 2025: Purdue Jumps Up to No. 2 Seed in Multiple Bracket Projections

Purdue's seven-game winning streak has propelled them in the latest NCAA Tournament bracket projections from the experts. The Boilers are now considered a No. 2 seed by multiple outlets.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates after making a basket | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Purdue's seven-game winning streak has really helped its cause in terms of NCAA Tournament bracket seeding, at least according to the experts. The Boilermakers are currently projected as a No. 2 seed in multiple projections released this week.

The boost comes after Purdue's impressive West Coast trip, defeating Washington 69-58 last Wednesday and taking down Oregon 65-58 on Saturday. The Boilers improved to 15-4 overall and are 7-1 in Big Ten play.

Matt Painter's team has now won seven straight games, six of which have come by double digits. As a result, the Boilermakers are now jumped from a No. 4 seed to a No. 2 seed in several prominent bracket projections.

Here's a look at where Purdue is projected among some of the top analysts: Mike DeCourcy (FOX Sports), Joe Lunardi (ESPN), Field of 68, Jerry Palm (CBS Sports) and Andy Katz (NCAA.com):

• DeCourcy: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Cleveland State (South Region)
• Lunardi: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Cleveland State (South Region)
• Palm: No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 14 Akron (East Region)
• Katz: No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 14 Akron (East Region)
• Field of 68: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Quinnipiac (West Region)

CBS Sports and NCAA.com are the two projections that have Purdue lower than a No. 2 seed, projecting the Boilermakers as a No. 3 seed. Still, it's a pretty good spot for Painter and his team at this point in the season.

Purdue will try to add to its resume this week, hosting Ohio State on Tuesday and Michigan on Friday.

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