Meeting number two on the season for the two teams as they square off in the Big 10 tournament.
University of Southern California (16-16, 8-13 Big 10) – Kenpom #64
Basic Information
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type of School: Private University
Mascot: The Trojan
Venue: Galen Center
Head Coach – Eric Musselman
Seasons at USC: 1
USC Record: 16-16
Other Head Coaching Jobs: Nevada, Arkansas, Golden State Warriors (NBA), Sacramento Kings (NBA)
Overall Collegiate Record: 236-109
Regular Season Conference Championships at USC: 0
Conference Tournament Championships at USC: 0
NCAA Appearances: 6
Final 4 Appearances : 0
Fun Facts: Musselman has made the Sweet Sixteen four times, reaching the Elite Eight twice.
This man has also coached the national teams of USA, China, The Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. Interesting guy in my opinion.
Kenpom Style of Play
() = National Ranking per Kenpom
Offense
Adj. Efficiency: 116.7 (39)
Avg. Poss. Length: 17.6 (179)
Defense
Adj. Efficiency: 103.7 (106)
Avg. Poss. Length: 17.3 (92)
Tempo
Adj. Tempo: 68.5 (117)
Kenpom 4 Factors
() = National Ranking per Kenpom
Offense
Effective FG %: 54.8 (43)
Turnover %: 17.8 (223)
Off. Reb. %: 27.7 (245)
FTA/FGA: 36.9 (69)
Defense
Effective FG %: 52.3 (252)
Turnover %: 17.8 (134)
Off. Reb. %: 30.4 (326)
FTA/FGA: 34.7 (223)
Purdue sits at a predicted 77% chance of victory. The projected final score as per Kenpom is an 81-73 Boilermakers victory.