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If the Purdue Boilermakers and Michigan State Spartans are planning on increasing their seeds for the 2016 NCAA tournament, they can do one simple thing from here on out — win.
That said, the Big Ten heavyweights will meet up next. Serious bragging rights and a signature win will be on the line … for both teams. Before this Big Ten action becomes a reality, make sure to check out these five bold predictions.
And remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.
5. A.J. Hammons Looks Like The Best Player In Big Ten For A Night
Credit: Getty ImagesFor all it’s worth, Hammons is also averaging 2.4 blocks per game, and he will end up being money on both sides of the ball when Purdue takes on Michigan State — which will lead to him looking like the best player in the conference for a night.
5. A.J. Hammons Looks Like The Best Player In Big Ten For A Night
A.J. Hammons is currently averaging 14.5 points per game and 8.0 rebounds per game. Translation: He is a double-double waiting to happen.
For all it’s worth, Hammons is also averaging 2.4 blocks per game, and he will end up being money on both sides of the ball when Purdue takes on Michigan State — which will lead to him looking like the best player in the conference for a night.
4. Eron Harris Leads The Spartans In Scoring Department
Credit: Getty Images4. Eron Harris Leads The Spartans In Scoring Department
Eron Harris is only averaging 9.7 points per game. That said, he is shooting 39.4 percent from behind the arc, and Michigan State might need him to catch fire from deep if this squad plans on knocking off Purdue on the road.
3. Caleb Swanigan Hits 3 Shots From Deep
Credit: Getty ImagesSwanigan might be better known for his frontcourt ways, but he has made 16 threes on the year, which is not bad for a man who is, once again, known for his frontcourt ways.
3. Caleb Swanigan Hits 3 Shots From Deep
If three-point shooting is the name of the game, look for Caleb Swanigan to join the festivities … in bold prediction fashion, that is.
Swanigan might be better known for his frontcourt ways, but he has made 16 threes on the year, which is not bad for a man who is, once again, known for his frontcourt ways.
2. First Team To 80 Wins
Credit: Getty Images2. First Team To 80 Wins
This has bold city written all over it when you look at how many points these two teams allow per game. Michigan State is only giving up 62.9 PPG and Purdue is only allowing 63 PPG. With March Madness just around the corner, all bets are off this time of year — just remember that, folks.
1. Purdue Pulls Off The Upset, Adds Marquee Win To The Resume
Credit: Getty Images1. Purdue Pulls Off The Upset, Adds Marquee Win To The Resume
The Boilermakers could use a marquee win in the Big Ten. Knocking off the Spartans would certainly give them that. Michigan State might have national title contender written all over it, but Purdue is 19-5 on the season, and it has the talent to make a serious run in the dance as well.
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