ESPN's Basketball Power Index Predicts Purdue's Final Four, National Title Chances

With wins in 10 of its last 11 games, Purdue is playing as well as any college basketball team in the country. So, with that recent success, does ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI) believe the Boilermakers are a legitimate Final Four contender?

ESPN's BPI regularly updates the percentages of each team advancing through the rounds of the NCAA Tournament. And with March Madness looming, why not see where Purdue stands with one month left in the regular season?

Purdue now owns an 18-5 record following a 90-81 win over Iowa on Tuesday night. The Boilermakers also have a half-game lead in the Big Ten standings with a 10-2 conference record. Michigan State is sitting at 9-2 and Michigan is 8-2.

Here's a look at the percentages BPI gives Purdue to reach the Round of 32, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship Game, as well as winning the title.

• Round of 32: 88.2%
• Sweet 16: 52.7%
• Elite Eight: 25.6%
• Final Four: 11.7%
• Reach National Championship: 5.0%
• Win National Championship: 1.9%

Last season, Purdue reached the Final Four for the first time since 1980. The Boilermakers also played in the National Championship Game for the first time since 1969.

Can the Boilers follow up last year's successful postseason run with another trip to the Final Four?