PREVIEW: #4 Purdue vs UCLA PREDICTIONS—Will Boilermakers SWEEP The West Coast?

UCLA face a pivotal moment as they host No. 5 Purdue in a must-win clash that could reshape their NCAA tournament hopes. Can Donovan Dent rediscover his All-American form and reignite a struggling Bruins offense against Braden Smith’s dynamic Boilermakers squad? With Mick Cronin under fire and roster cohesion in question, UCLA’s transfer class—led by Dent and Xavier Booker—must step up if the Bruins are to upset the Big Ten leader.

Zach Anderson Yoxseimer and Nick Arvin break down key matchups, including Fletcher Loyer’s defensive test and Purdue’s frontcourt dominance with Oscar Cluff. The hosts analyze shooting trends, rebounding battles, and the importance of Sky Clark’s health in determining the outcome. Is UCLA’s three-point shooting the key to cracking Purdue’s unbeaten conference run? Don’t miss this high-stakes preview as the Bruins fight to stay in tournament contention.

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