Matt Painter and the Purdue Boilermakers finished last in the Big Ten just three seasons ago. Now, after securing an outright regular-season conference title for the first time since 1995-96, the team is aiming for another round of firsts -- like the program's first NCAA tournament win since 2012, and first two-win Big Dance performance since 2010. Bolstered by the B1G's top-scoring offense and a range of firepower, the team closed out the regular season with wins in eight of its last nine games. While the Boilermakers appear equipped for a substantial postseason stay, can they avoid the pitfalls that could abbreviate their journey?
ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case tournament scenarios for all 68 teams to help you make smart picks in your bracket.