The college basketball season is heating up with big games this weekend that will impact conference races. The Starting Five breaks down the matchups.

The Boilermakers went nine days between games, and were able to give their starters more rest in a blowout before Big Ten play resumes. Here's what we learned:

Twenty-four of college basketball's 25 ranked teams are in action Saturday. And sixteen of those teams are playing on the road. So as someone who has followed this sport closely for decades, let me translate: the forecast over the next 24 hours in the sport has a high probability of chaos.

Purdue basketball (11-1, 2-0) is back in Big Ten play for good as it visits Wisconsin (9-4, 1-1). Here's what you should know about the game. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. TV: Fox Watch college basketball with ...

As we are in the full swing of basketball season, Purdue football announced today its full upcoming schedule for the 2026 season. We previously knew the opponents that Purdue would play but now the game dates are known as well.

The Big Ten Standings in late January have Nebraska at the top. The Huskers have not lost. Purdue's bid for a title took a major hit thanks to UCLA

ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, which the matchup predictor is based on, rates Purdue as the No. 7 team in the country and Illinois at No. 9. Interestingly, both squads have nearly identical chances of winning the Big Ten. (Purdue has a 28.8 percent chance, while Illinois has a 26.3 percent chance.)