Braden Smith, Iowa and Purdue

Does Braden Smith always do that? If Purdue basketball needs him to in order to win, yes
It was another 40-minute night for Purdue point guard Braden Smith. Due to circumstance, the Boilers needed him to take over. Then he did.
Braden Smith's Halftime Message Provided Spark in No. 7 Purdue's Win at Iowa
Purdue lacked energy in the first half on Tuesday night against Iowa. At halftime, Braden Smith reminded his teammates of their goals this season.
Purdue basktball player ratings vs. Iowa: Braden Smith shoots to new Big Ten scoring high
The Boilermakers held off a late charge and point guard Braden Smith was key. Here's a look at each player's rating from the win at Iowa.
No. 7 Purdue basketball, Braden Smith catch fire to beat Iowa with 3-point barrage
Braden Smith dropped 31 points on the road and Trey Kaufman-Renn added late heroics after early foul trouble as the Boilermakers improved to 18-5.
Social Media Erupts Over Braden Smith's Performance in Purdue's Win Over Iowa
Braden Smith had a 31-point night in Purdue's win over Iowa on Tuesday. Throughout the game, college basketball fans and analysts raved about the junior guard.
Smith, Kaufman-Renn lead No. 7 Purdue over Iowa, 90-81
Braden Smith had 31 points and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 25 as No. 7 Purdue beat Iowa 90-81. Josh Dix led the Hawkeyes with 27 points and Payton Sandfort had 23.
'He's the head of the snake.' Purdue's Braden Smith a sparkplug on both ends of floor now.
Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Named Semifinalist For National College Basketball Award
Purdue junior guard Braden Smith has been named one of 10 semifinalist for the Bob Cousy Award, presented to the top point guard in college basketball.
Braden Smith explodes for 31 in win over Iowa, Purdue's 10th victory in 11 games
With five minutes left in the first half against Iowa on Tuesday, Purdue point guard Braden Smith had scored two points and his team trailed by two.
Braden Smith goes off for 31 points, lifts No. 7 Purdue over Iowa
Braden Smith scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and No. 7 Purdue held on for a 90-81 win over Iowa in a Big Ten Conference battle on Tuesday night in Iowa City, Iowa.
Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith on how the Boilermakers came back at Iowa
Hear what Purdue point guard Braden Smith said after the Boilermakers beat Iowa on Thursday. Sam King. Watch Next .
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Doyel: This time Purdue plays for keeps as 'special' Braden Smith breaks Rutgers by himself
Purdue doesn’t play well against Rutgers. Not in recent years. Not unless Zach Edey is there to rescue the Boilermakers, and even then, that’s no guarantee. For example: Edey was on the court ...
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Braden Smith rebounds from poor performance to lead No. 11 Purdue past No. 21 Michigan
Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start.
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith are two of 50 college basketball players named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy ...
Purdue's Braden Smith Reaches Impressive NCAA Milestone Not Seen in Decades
The Boilermakers' solid start has increased hopes for another potential long run in the NCAA Tournament on the heels of last ...
Surrounded by chaos, Purdue basketball's calming influence trickled down to hero vs. IU
Gicarri Harris was on the floor in the biggest spots Friday against Indiana. In his first taste of the rivalry, leadership ...
Trey Kaufman-Renn makes late basket to send No. 10 Purdue past Indiana, 81-76
Braden Smith had a season high 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn made the go-ahead basket with 11 seconds left and No. 10 Purdue beat Indiana 81-76 on Friday night.
Purdue vs. Indiana men’s basketball tickets still available for Friday, January 31
Friday’s Big Ten slate includes the Purdue Boilermakers (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) against the Indiana Hoosiers (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) ...
Purdue basketball vs. Indiana expert prediction, start time, TV channel for 1/31/25
The Purdue Boilermakers have been on a roll in January and want to keep the good times going against rival Indiana.