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Braden Smith's Status on the Big Ten Availability Report for Purdue vs. UCLA

Purdue guard Braden Smith has been listed as "questionable" on the Big Ten Availability Report for Tuesday night's game between the fourth-ranked Boilermakers and UCLA.

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Kaufman-Renn Seeks To Regain Elite Form

Death, taxes, and Trey Kaufman-Renn. According to Purdue basketball fans, those are the three undeniables for life in and around the West Lafayette campus.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 19

Purdue Adds Veteran EDGE From Georgia via Transfer Portal

Purdue is getting some major help at edge rusher via the transfer portal. On Monday, former Army and Georgia outside linebacker Elo Modozie announced his commitment to coach Barry Odom and the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 19

Where Purdue Stands in KenPom, NCAA NET and AP Rankings With 17-1 Record

Last week, Purdue extended its winning streak to nine consecutive games, improving to 17-1 on the season, and remained undefeated in Big Ten play, now sitting at 7-0 in the conference.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 19

Purdue Preview: UCLA On Deck In Big 10 Play

If two schools were ever considered the most intertwined in college basketball lore, Purdue and UCLA would have a strong case. The most decorated head coach in NCAA history, John Wooden, had deep-seated ties to both schools.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 19

Purdue Football's 5 Biggest Losses Now That the Transfer Portal Window is Closed

It's been another busy offseason for coach Barry Odom and his Purdue staff. The Boilermakers saw 21 players enter the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the 2025 campaign, a much smaller number than last year.

Braden Smith News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

Gritty, Ugly, and Beautiful: Braden Smith Leads Purdue Past USC on One Good Leg

If you looked strictly at the box score from Purdue’s trip to the Galen Center on Saturday night, you’d see a fairly standard Braden Smith stat line: 22 points, some clutch free throws, and a team that remains undefeated in Big Ten play.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 18

Purdue Fends Off USC Late, Now 17-1

Hey, Purdue basketball fans, consider this scenario and see if these variables add up to a Boilermaker road win against USC. Senior Trey Kaufman-Renn only has five points and three rebounds, the Boilers shoot just 42% from the field, and the Trojans outrebound Purdue, 40-32.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 18

Matt Painter Not Concerned About Trey Kaufman-Renn's Recent Struggles

Trey Kaufman-Renn has earned the benefit of the doubt. Over the last year and a half, the Purdue forward has played an instrumental role in the Boilermakers' success.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 18

Purdue Fans Turn USC's Galen Center Into Home Game For Boilermakers

Teams on the West Coast are quickly learning that Purdue fans travel in large numbers. One year after taking over arenas at Washington and Oregon, the Boilermaker faithful filled up USC's Galen Center for Saturday evening's Big Ten clash.

Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 18

Purdue Guard Braden Smith Provides Updated on Injured Knee After USC Win

Braden Smith felt the pain in his knee throughout Saturday night's game. Stiffening up and limiting his mobility, the senior guard still found a way to score 22 points and lead fifth-ranked Purdue to a 69-64 road win over USC at the Galen Center.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 17

5 Thoughts From No. 5 Purdue's 69-64 Win Over USC

USC's physicality and defensive persistence gave No. 5 Purdue some trouble on Saturday night, but the Boilermakers prevailed. They escaped the Galen Center with a 69-64 victory to remain undefeated in Big Ten play and stay atop the conference standings.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / January 17

Watch: Purdue vs. USC | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/17/26

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 17

Braden Smith Confidently Predicts Who Will Lead Purdue in Scoring Next Season

We're smack dab in the middle of the college basketball season and Purdue sits with a 16-1 record and a 6-0 mark in Big Ten play. Nobody is really interested in looking ahead to the 2026-27 season just yet.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 16

Braden Smith Raves About Critical Role CJ Cox Plays in Purdue's Success

CJ Cox may not get the same attention as others on Purdue's roster this season, but Braden Smith says the sophomore guard deserves a lot more credit than he receives.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 15

Purdue Outlasts Iowa In Big 10 Battle

The target located squarely on the Purdue basketball team is so conspicuous that it can be seen from space. Every team the Boilermakers face is surely prepared to give their best effort to knock off the #5 team in the country.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 15

Braden Smith's Poor First Half Still Bothered Him After Purdue's Win Over Iowa

Braden Smith is a perfectionist who plays an imperfect game. Even though he had a monster second-half performance in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 win over Iowa on Wednesday night, all he could think about was his play in the first 20 minutes.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 15

Purdue's Bench Plays Critical Role in Fending Off Iowa to Stay Undefeated in Big Ten

Fifth-ranked Purdue trailed Iowa 48-39 with 14:35 to play in the second half when Gicarri Harris checked into the game. Struggling to stop the Hawkeyes on the defensive end, coach Matt Painter was looking for someone to provide a spark.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 14

5 Thoughts From No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 Win Over Iowa

The 100th consecutive sellout at Mackey Arena resulting in a thrilling contest. Although Iowa gave fifth-ranked Purdue a major run for its money, the Boilermakers were able to prevail with a 79-72 win and improve to 6-0 in Big Ten play and 16-1 overall.