Braden Smith may have delivered one of his best passes of the season, finding a wide-open Fletcher Loyer for an easy bucket ...

The Boilermakers got 24 points, six rebounds and five assists from point guard Smith along with 22 points, seven rebounds and ...

Braden Smith showcased his generosity in a first half that was explosive. The bench was OK, and that's all that was needed Friday. WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue men’s basketball once again showed ...

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Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots in front of Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

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 ...

After an 81-76 win over rival Indiana, Purdue has jumped up three spots in the Associated Press poll and is now ranked No. 7 ...