WEST LAFAYETTE — Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern on Sunday. Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 ...

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 looking for all of Smith's ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Braden Smith, looking like a lumberjack with that beard but playing like Bob Cousy with that handle, dribbling toward the basket before throwing a nifty ...

Braden Smith scored 16 points and dished out 14 assists Thursday night and visiting Purdue never trailed in a 68-50 Big Ten Conference win over Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Trey Kaufman-Renn added ...

Jan 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) is guarded by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jeremiah Williams (25) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.