Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.
Caleb Furst has had a huge impact on Purdue's success in recent weeks. The senior forward credited Boilermakers assistant Paul Lusk with some extra motivation.
Caleb Furst had a career-high 15 points, snapping a mark previously set in his third career game back in 2021. He also had a career-best four steals.
Purdue extended its winning streak in Mackey Arena to 25 straight games. This one came without much fight from Northwestern.
Purdue didn't just need someone to start in frontcourt alongside Trey Kaufman-Renn. It needed someone to play like a starter there. Enter, Caleb Furst.
Player ratings as the Boilermakers improve to 12-4 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten: Insider:To hell with what NBA mock drafts say, Braden Smith ... a jolt. ∎ Caleb Furst: 7/10 That one ...
Caleb Furst, who hadn't played more than 20 ... "When he plays like that, it helps us out so much," point guard Braden Smith said. "He’s obviously been here. He’s a senior.
One of the best dunks of Thursday night might belong to Caleb Furst ... Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena. Furst was the recipient of a Braden Smith pass within the first five minutes of Thursday ...
Caleb Furst had two dunks during his second consecutive ... second time in the last three games while playing 25 minutes. Braden Smith, Purdue: The junior point guard and former Indiana Mr ...
The Purdue Boilermakers and Oregon appear to be evenly matched. Here's an expert prediction, stats and projected lineups.
It is a top-25 Big Ten battle as we continue our College Basketball odds series with a Purdue-Oregon prediction and pick.
A former Indiana basketball coach believes Purdue's point guard is destined for an NBA career. He has seen the formula work.