Oscar Cluff scored 21 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 20 and No. 18 Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan 80-72 on Sunday for the Big Ten tournament championship. Braden Smith had 14 points, 11 assists and three steals as Purdue (27-8) added to an impressive turnaround after closing the regular season with four losses in six games.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - There are more than 5,600 players competing in NCAA Division 1 men's basketball. To play at this level, you need a rare combination of size, skill and intelligence. West Brighton resident Liam Murphy certainly qualifies. Standing 6 foot, 7 inches, Murphy possesses elite height and a lethal touch from long range. Now in his final year of eligibility, he has signed with Purdue University - ranked as the nation's top team in the preseason.
