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Bracket Projection: Purdue

Despite never dropping from the national rankings all season, the Purdue Boilermakers enter the tournament a bit under the radar. That seems impossible, however, given the size of Coach Matt Painter's massive frontline. Senior A.J. Hammons and freshman Caleb Swanigan have complemented each other nicely and have given opposing big men nightmares on the glass. Will knocking Purdue out of the NCAA tournament prove to be a tall task?

ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of Bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case tournament scenarios for all 68 teams to help you make smart picks in your bracket.