Rutgers, Braden Smith and Purdue

Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell Gives Major Praise to Purdue Guard Braden Smith
Braden Smith had another double-double Thursday, scoring 16 points and dishing out 14 assists. Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell called the junior a 'special player.'
Purdue shuts down Rutgers' dynamic duo, Braden Smith stars again in 4th straight win
No. 19 Purdue held Rutgers to 32.7% shooting and, again, put its opponent away in a 68-50 victory at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Braden Smith, No. 20 Purdue visit reeling Rutgers
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 25.3 points and 9.7 assists. He had 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds Sunday in an easy 79-61 win over Northwestern.
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Doyel: This time Purdue plays for keeps as 'special' Braden Smith breaks Rutgers by himself
With Matt Painter's new lineup playing nasty defense, and with Braden Smith leading the offense like a lumberjack Bob Cousy, Purdue blows out Rutgers.
Rutgers hosts Smith and No. 20 Purdue
No. 20 Purdue plays the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Braden Smith scored 22 points in the Boilermakers’ 79-61 victory against the Northwestern Wildcats
Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith discusses Boilermakers winning at Rutgers
Hear what the Boilermaker point guard said after putting up 16 points and 14 assists.
To hell with what NBA mock drafts say, Braden Smith was best player on court vs. Rutgers
Braden Smith was the star for Purdue against a Rutgers team boasting two potential top-5 2025 NBA draft picks.
Boiler Banter: We're Beginning to See the Best Version of Braden Smith
Over his last three games, Braden Smith has played as well as anyone in the country. Now that he's hunting his shot, he's an ...
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith recognized after dominant performances
Point guard Braden Smith averaged 25 points, 9.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 49.1% and 43.8% from 3-point range ...
'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 ...
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Braden Smith named Player of the Week after historic stint
Purdue's point guard won the Boilermakers their second weekly player award of the season on Monday. Smith eclipsed 1,000 ...
Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern. Smith, who scored 17 of ...
Braden Smith puts on a show, again; Purdue basketball blitzes Northwestern
Purdue extended its winning streak in Mackey Arena to 25 straight games. This one came without much fight from Northwestern.
Zach Edey Tops NIL Store Charts in 2024, Braden Smith, Lance Jones Land in Top-5
Former Purdue center Zach Edey was the top seller at the NIL Store in 2024, with Braden Smith, Lance Jones and Mason Gillis ...