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The No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers (4-0) are set to compete in the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas, seeking their fifth consecutive MTE Tournament title. Their first game is against Memphis (1-2) on Thursday. Purdue is aiming for a 5-0 start for the fourth time in five seasons and boasts a strong history in Feast Week tournaments. While Purdue is on a hot-streak, they have lost four straight against Memphis. The team is currently leading the nation in offensive efficiency and have multiple players performing at a high level, including Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the country in rebounding, and Braden Smith, recent Big Ten Player of the Week.

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Top-Ranked Purdue Faces Memphis in Baha Mar Championship Opener

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (4-0) tip off their quest for a fifth straight MTE Tournament title today at the Baha Mar Championship against the Memphis Tigers (1-2). The game is set for 6 p.m. ET at the Baha Mar Grand Ballroom and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

Purdue, recently reclaiming the top spot in the AP poll, is looking to start the season 5-0 for the fourth time in the last five years. The Boilermakers have dominated Feast Week tournaments, winning their last 10 contests. However, Memphis holds a four-game winning streak against Purdue, dating back to 1988.

“We know Memphis will be a tough test,” said Coach Matt Painter. “They are a team with a great history, and we haven’t had success against them recently. We need to come out with energy and execute our game plan.”

Purdue boasts an impressive offensive efficiency rating and features standout players like Trey Kaufman-Renn, who leads the nation in rebounding, and Braden Smith, recently named Big Ten Player of the Week. Smith averages 15.0 points, 8.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game. The team has several players consistently scoring and rebounding at a high level.

Beyond the tournament, Purdue is looking forward to hosting Eastern Illinois on Black Friday. Recently, Painter signed four new players from the Class of 2026 during National Signing Day, ranking second nationally. With 475 career wins, Coach Painter is among the leading coaches in Big Ten history.

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