South Region: In 'rebuilding' years, Purdue, 'Nova excel

Purdue's head coach Matt Painter smiles during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Purdue will play Villanova on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright speaks during a news conference at the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Villanova will play Purdue in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Purdue's Carsen Edwards listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Purdue will play Villanova on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, left, and Phil Booth walk with ice packs on their knees after a news conference at the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Villanova faces Purdue on Saturday in the second round. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Purdue's Ryan Cline smiles during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Purdue will play Villanova on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)