Throughout his first two seasons in college basketball Braden Smith had never won the Big Ten conference’s player of the week honor. Astounding when you think about it. Well, that was finally ...

Purdue's defense has improved tremendously over the last month. Coach Matt Painter explained why the Boilermakers have been ...

A transformative week made it clear who are the contenders, which programs will be scary in March and who is trending down.

Braden Smith, fueled by self-blame, amassed an unprecedented night in an attention-grabbing victory over Michigan.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Braden Smith continued to remind the Big Ten how good he is. Purdue basketball also gave Northwestern a reminder that its foundation is built on defense. The Boilermakers ...

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 ...

Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start. He turned an opening possession ...

Purdue (16-5 overall, 8-2 Big Ten) was led by Braden Smith, who finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Michigan dropped to 14-5 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. Here are Nathan ...

Here's an updated look at where Big Ten basketball teams sit in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll and AP Top 25 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- — Braden Smith had 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 11 Purdue rout No. 21 Michigan 91-64 on Friday night. Smith was 10 of 17 from the ...

(AP) — Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally ... Fletcher Loyer added 18 points as the Boilermakers (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) rebounded from their first home loss ...