Purdue, Braden Smith and Big Ten

Purdue Guard Braden Smith Named Big Ten Player of the Week
Braden Smith was named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Jan. 6, after leading Purdue to blowout wins over Minnesota and Northwestern.
Braden Smith flashes his Big Ten POY credentials in Purdue blowout win over Northwestern
The Boilermakers harassed high-scoring Wildcats duo Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer, holding two players each averaging 20.1 points per game to a combined 1-of-10 with seven turnovers in the first half. The duo finished 6-of-23 from the field.
Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — 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 shots for the Boilermakers (11-4, 3-1 Big Ten). Trey Kaufman-Renn and C.J. Cox each scored 12 points for Purdue.
Braden Smith Moves to No. 2 on Purdue's All-Time Assist Leaderboard
Purdue guard Braden Smith overtook Brian Walker for the No. 2 spot on the program's all-time assist leaderboard. He's on pace to make Boilermaker history.
Purdue basketball vs. Northwestern player ratings: Braden Smith unstoppable in blowout
Purdue's star guard stayed hot, and the Boilermakers shut down Northwestern's top options in a comfortable home victory.
'He's wired to pass' but this Braden Smith can lead Purdue basketball to Big Ten title
Braden Smith scored a career high 34 points. But he didn't lose his role as a facilitator for Purdue in doing so. Can that carry into Big Ten play?
Braden Smith Joins Purdue Basketball's 1,000-Point Club
Braden Smith joined Purdue's 1,000 point club in Thursday night's game against Minnesota. He entered the game needing just three points to reach the milestone.
Purdue rolls past Northwestern behind Braden Smith, defense
Northwestern came into Sunday's game at Mackey Arena boasting one of the highest-scoring duos in the country as wings Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli were averaging 20.1 points per game
Braden Smith lights up Mackey Arena scoreboard, Purdue basketball snaps out of funk
In the blink of an eye, the Rockets were down 28-14. Sparked by Smith and Kaufman-Renn and ending with Loyer's three-point play, Purdue went from down two to doubling up Toledo in a span of 8:04. The Rockets went 1-of-12 shooting during that span.
Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith on double-double against Minnesota
Hear what Purdue point guard Braden Smith said after the Boilermakers win at Minnesota.
Braden Smith's Dominant Run Continues as Purdue Obliterates Northwestern
Purdue got a complete team win over Northwestern on Sunday, but Braden Smith was the story again. He finished with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds in 79-61 win.
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Smith scores 34 to push No. 21 Purdue past Toledo 83-64
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Braden Smith had 34 points and 12 assists Sunday night to lift No. 21 Purdue to an 83-64 victory over Toledo. Smith sank 12 of 22 shots, including 6 of 13 from 3-point ...
No. 20 Purdue rides huge first half to win over Northwestern
Braden Smith bundled 22 points with six rebounds and seven assists to help No. 20 Purdue beat Northwestern 79-61 on Sunday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Matt Painter on Success of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer: 'They'll Be Linked Together Forever'
Braden Smith hit 1,000 career points vs. Minnesota. Fletcher Loyer is closing in on that tally. But what Purdue coach Matt ...