WEST LAFAYETTE — Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists ... who graduated from nearby Lafayette Jefferson High School, and Jalen Leach each had 11 points. Barnhizer, who was averaging ...

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.

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 ...