Purdue Boilermakers Men’s Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball: Player Stats and Match Preview
Team Stats
Purdue enters the matchup with a 22-1 record, led by Zach Edey's 15.9 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, UConn is 19-4, with Adama Sanogo averaging 17.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
Purdue has the advantage in field goal percentage (.544 to .467), while UConn has the edge in three-point percentage (.385 to .349).
Key Players
### Zach Edey (Purdue)Edey is a 7-foot-4 center who is one of the most dominant players in the country. He is averaging 15.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game.
### Adama Sanogo (UConn)Sanogo is a 6-foot-9 center who is averaging 17.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. He is a skilled scorer and rebounder, and he can also block shots.
### Caleb Furst (Purdue)Furst is a 6-foot-10 forward who is averaging 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He is a versatile player who can score inside and out.
### Jordan Hawkins (UConn)Hawkins is a 6-foot-5 guard who is averaging 15.8 points per game. He is a skilled shooter and ball-handler, and he can also create for others.
Match Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers and UConn Huskies are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, February 25th. Both teams are ranked among the top 10 in the country, and they are both coming off of impressive wins.
Purdue is coming off of a 79-74 win over Michigan State, while UConn is coming off of a 73-61 win over Xavier.
The game is expected to be a close one, and it could have a significant impact on the Big Ten and AAC standings.
