May has repeatedly mentioned that the Wolverines’ tough schedule has played a big part in their losing streak. Purdue entered Thursday ranked No. 15 in the NCAA’s NET rankings and No. 20 in the AP poll, two spots ahead of Michigan.

No. 6 Michigan State basketball, on a seven-game win streak, opens Big Ten tournament play at noon Friday vs. Oregon, which has won eight in a row.

Michigan basketball faces off against Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament on Friday in Indianapolis.

Sandwiched between the two Mitten State teams is Maryland, which won seven of its final eight games and 11 of its last 13 to wrap its regular season. The Terrapins went 14-6 in Big Ten play and matched their program record for most wins in the conference after joining the league from the ACC in 2013.

Purdue is the No. 6 seed in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament. Stay here for scores and highlights vs. USC.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the USC Trojans vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAAM game to be played on March 13, 2025 on ESPN.