Purdue, Braden Smith

Will No. 13 Oregon men’s basketball be able to slow down Braden Smith, No. 17 Purdue?
Both teams could use the Quadrant 1 win to improve their respective resumes come Selection Sunday, with Purdue (14-4, 6-1) arguably in bigger need of the road victory with all of its losses coming away from home.
'He's the head of the snake.' Purdue's Braden Smith a sparkplug on both ends of floor now.
Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.
Braden Smith Has Purdue Rolling In 2025
The Purdue Boilermakers' recent winning streak has coincided with the elevation of Braden Smith's overall production and leadership. The post Braden Smith Has Purdue Rolling In 2025 appeared first on Stadium Rant.
No. 17 Purdue, leaning on Braden Smith, visits Washington
Purdue star point guard Braden Smith might be the top passer in college basketball. But sometimes he falls into periods where he is too unselfish. No. 17 Purdue will be
'You feel safer': What Braden Smith brings to Purdue, according to former Indiana coach
A former Indiana basketball coach believes Purdue's point guard is destined for an NBA career. He has seen the formula work.
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Doyel: This time Purdue plays for keeps as 'special' Braden Smith breaks Rutgers by himself
With Matt Painter's new lineup playing nasty defense, and with Braden Smith leading the offense like a lumberjack Bob Cousy, Purdue blows out Rutgers.
Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern. Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 shots for the Boilermakers.
Braden Smith puts on a show, again; Purdue basketball blitzes Northwestern
Purdue extended its winning streak in Mackey Arena to 25 straight games. This one came without much fight from Northwestern.
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Named Big Ten Player of the Week
Braden Smith was named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Jan. 6, after leading Purdue to blowout wins over Minnesota and Northwestern.
Braden Smith, No. 20 Purdue visit reeling Rutgers
When junior guard Braden Smith is in attack mode, No. 20 Purdue can beat anyone. In the Boilermakers' three-game winning streak, the Big Ten Conference's preseason Player of the Year has averaged 25.3 points and 9.
3 Purdue Men's Basketball Players Among Top-Selling Athletes at NIL Store in December
Braden Smith, Caleb Furst and Myles Colvin — were among the top-selling athletes for December at the NIL Store.
Purdue basketball vs. Washington player ratings: Caleb Furst posts career night
Caleb Furst had a career-high 15 points, snapping a mark previously set in his third career game back in 2021. He also had a ...
Purdue basketball couldn't miss vs. Nebraska, Boilermakers hang 104 points on Cornhuskers
Freshman C.J. Cox had a career-day with 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting to supplement Purdue's reliable Big Three.
Big Ten Network Analyst Explains Why Purdue is League's 'Hottest Team Right Now'
After winning five straight games by an average of 22.2 points per game, Big Ten Network analyst Trent Meacham believes Purdue is the hottest Big Ten team.
Powered by freshman CJ Cox, Purdue basketball stays hot, pummels Nebraska
Freshman CJ Cox caught fire and the rest of the Boilermakers followed suit as Purdue blew out Nebraska at Mackey Arena.