Purdue basketball needed its defense to match efficient offense to beat Iowa

There were several keys to victory for the Boilermakers. Braden Smith's scoring, yes, ignited the offensive efficiency. But ...

Smith’s steal and layup help No. 5 Purdue edge USC 69-64, move into 1st-place tie in Big Ten

Braden Smith stole the ball and scored a layup with 23 seconds left, helping No. 5 Purdue edge Southern California 69-64.

Purdue fans create home atmosphere in Boilermakers’ first visit to Los Angeles in decades

No. 5 Purdue survived a close game against USC to open a stretch of six of eight games on the road. A crowd of 8,629 mostly ...

Toughest matchup for Purdue's Braden Smith not who you think

Aaron Fine is a redshirt freshman from Noblesville who rarely gets in games. He's also a major factor in Purdue basketball's ...

Braden Smith Confidently Predicts Who Will Lead Purdue in Scoring Next Season

Who will fill the scoring void for Purdue in the 2026-27 season? Braden Smith confidently provided his prediction on who will lead the Boilermakers.
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