Braden Smith was 5 for 7 on 3-point shooting to lead Purdue, which was 12 for 25. The tide turned before halftime as Smith took over and hit a key last-second shot. Caleb Furst's defense continues ...

Braden Smith did it again. On Tuesday night, the junior guard showed why he's one of the best players in the country and should receive serious consideration as the Big Ten Player of the Year.

"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play to win. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Braden Smith didn't wait long to wow the crowd inside Mackey Arena on Friday night. The junior guard made a beautiful play within the first two minutes of the contest ...

"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play to win. On this particular night, he had to score 31 points ...