MICHAEL MAROT
Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) drives on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. Indiana defeated Illinois 65-63. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past No. 16 Illinois 65-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2022 02:22 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis had something to prove at the Big Ten

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs a rebound over Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Iowa routs Northwestern with record tourney showing

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2022 04:19 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No. 24 Iowa celebrated Fran McCaffery's 400th game at the school

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan's Howard keeps cool after returning to sideline

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2022 02:56 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Juwan Howard was on his best behavior in Michigan's Big Ten

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, center, loses control of the ball while being defended by Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) and forward Mason Gillis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 8 Purdue rallies past Indiana 69-67 to end 2-game skid

By Michael Marot Mar. 05, 2022 04:37 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue’s seniors celebrated one final time on their home

Oklahoma City Thunder's Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Lance Stephenson (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Pacers 129-125 in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2022 09:56 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept going to the

Providence's Brycen Goodine (12) is defended by Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 20, 2022 04:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Cooley found himself settling in and settling down as No. 8

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with Brad Davison (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Davis' closing flurry sends No. 15 Wisconsin past Indiana

By Michael Marot Feb. 15, 2022 11:42 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Davis packed a powerful closing punch Tuesday night.

Butler's Chuck Harris (3) goes to the basket against Marquette's Kam Jones (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Butler bites back with 3s to beat No. 18 Marquette, 85-79

By Michael Marot Feb. 12, 2022 06:55 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Butler Bulldogs were tired of falling short. So

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan-Ohio State rivalry takes Big Ten center stage

By Michael Marot Feb. 11, 2022 05:33 AM EST
A look at the weekend action around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2022 11:23 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. provided the second-half

Indiana center Michael Durr (2) knocks the ball out of the hands of Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) as he attempts to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Frazier, No. 18 Illinois surge in 2nd half past Indiana

By Michael Marot Feb. 05, 2022 02:28 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — No. 18 Illinois needed someone other than Kofi Cockburn to

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots in front of Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Purdue won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ivey 3 in last second, No. 6 Purdue fends off No. 16 Ohio St

By Michael Marot Jan. 30, 2022 02:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter thought he scripted a simple

Northwestern guard Julian Roper II (5) reacts to hitting a shot while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Purdue won 80-60. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Stefanovic leads No. 4 Purdue past Northwestern 80-60

By Michael Marot Jan. 23, 2022 03:08 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic's early 3-point flurry helped No. 4

Purdue's Jaden Ivey (23) is defended by Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) and another Indiana player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (Darron Cummings)
Phinisee's career game leads Indiana past No. 4 Purdue 68-65

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2022 10:02 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Rob Phinisee spent four seasons waiting for a moment like

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots between Nebraska defenders Alonzo Verge Jr. (1) and Eduardo Andre (35) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Purdue won 92-65. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Purdue dominates Nebraska, Edey and Ivey lead scoring

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2022 08:43 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — No. 7 Purdue had a point to prove Friday night, and got

The Alabama team gets off a plane Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis. Alabama is scheduled to play Georgia on Monday in the College Football Playoff championship game. (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Alabama, Georgia receive warm welcome in frigid Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Jan. 07, 2022 09:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Nick Saban walked off Alabama's team plane Friday night to

Wisconsin's Johnny Davis (1) goes to the basket against Purdue's Jaden Ivey (23) and Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Davis scores 37 in No. 23 Badgers' win over No. 3 Purdue

By Michael Marot Jan. 03, 2022 09:32 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis was hungry Monday night.

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) grabs a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Incarnate Word, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 3 Purdue silences Incarnate Word with 79-59 rout

By Michael Marot Dec. 20, 2021 09:11 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter might have been hoping for a

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) loses the ball out of bounds ahead of Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 3 Purdue uses size to overpower Butler in 77-48 rout

By Michael Marot Dec. 18, 2021 02:19 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Zach Edey and Trevion Williams swapped roles for No. 3 Purdue on

Florida State guard Caleb Mills (4) shoots over Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) and guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Purdue uses scoring combination to KO Seminoles 93-65

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2021 09:49 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — One day after matching the highest ranking in