Steve Pikiell has had to coach against Braden Smith for four seasons. What he says sets the Purdue guard apart from the rest ...

The Boilermakers looked strong in the first half, despite trailing, and had opportunities for growth. Those never came.

The Boilermakers had a clear message from coach Matt Painter, and played that way early in a difficult Big Ten venue. Braden ...

Purdue Boilermakers' Braden Smith made an amazing behind-the-back pass that led to Oscar Cluff's monster dunk against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Braden Smith provided the burst the Boilers needed to start the second half. Still, this one was closer than the score ...

Braden Smith was named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Nov. 17. How many times has the Purdue senior guard received the award in his career?

Oscar Cluff: Purdue got outrebounded by 10 in the first half, but Cluff fought off multiple players boxing him out to grab ...

Braden Smith scored 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and No. 2 Purdue beat eighth-ranked Alabama 87-80 on Thursday night in the first matchup of top-10 teams this season ...

The Purdue Boilermakers visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to start Big Ten play: Live score updates, highlights, stats.

After each Purdue basketball game this season, GoldandBlack.com will take a detailed look back at the contest to highlight ...

The Boilermakers grinded their way through poor first-half shooting. They could not keep that mentality going after half.