Bilas Index ranks Purdue number one

In a swaggering rollout, the Bilas Index touts its predictive record and unveils a 1 to 68 snapshot of men’s college hoops. Purdue leads behind point guard Braden Smith and newcomer Omer Mayer, followed by Houston’s hard-driving Cougars and Florida’s rugged frontcourt. UConn and Duke headline the next tier, with capsules noting coaching shifts, transfers, and standout freshmen across the field. Updates are promised as the season unfolds.