The Purdue Boilermakers are the 2026 Big Ten men's basketball tournament champions. They defeated the Michigan Wolverines in the championship game on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Purdue, led by tournament MVP Oscar Cluff who scored 21 points in the final, secured the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The victory marked Purdue's first Big Ten tournament title since 2009.
The Boilermakers entered the tournament having lost four of their final six regular-season games but rallied with strong performances throughout the weekend. The win over a top-ranked Michigan team provides significant momentum heading into the national tournament.
