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College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 13
Braden Smith Downplays Importance of Another Impressive NCAA Achievement
If you follow me on social media, you know that I frequently post about history being made every time I cover a Purdue basketball game. Well, it happened again on Saturday at Mackey Arena.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 11
Purdue's Braden Smith Makes History in Win Against Minnesota
Despite a recent loss to Iowa State, Purdue's basketball team has had another solid start. After an impressive recent stretch of success from the Boilermakers, the team currently holds a 9-1 record and sits at No.
College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Purdue’s Braden Smith Injured In Minnesota Rout
You can almost hear the collective groan from Boilermaker nation. Just when things were clicking, the basketball gods decided to throw a wrench in the works.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10
No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points
Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 10
Purdue's Braden Smith Becomes Big Ten's First to Post Incredible Career Stat Line
Braden Smith has added another incredible accomplishment to his list of achievements. During Wednesday night's game against Minnesota, the senior guard became the first player in the history of the Big Ten to post an incredible stat line.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 9
Braden Smith Reflects on Purdue's Loss to Iowa State, Moving Ahead to Minnesota
For Braden Smith, there was no mystery as to what went wrong for Purdue in Saturday's 81-58 loss to Iowa State. A flurry of issues could be discussed, but the senior guard it all boiled down to one thing, which led to a blowout loss on the Boilermakers' home court.
College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 9
Gophers seek first win at Mackey Arena in nearly a decade
Minnesota will get its first chance at an encore performance after last week's upset win over No. 22 Indiana, when it travels to West Lafayette, Indiana, to face No.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 4
Preview: No. 10 Iowa State vs. No. 1 Purdue with Key Stats, Storylines
A top-10 matchup is on the docket this weekend in West Lafayette. No. 1 Purdue will host No. 10 Iowa State in a battle of unbeatens, one of the premier non-conference games of the college basketball season.
College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / December 3
Purdue Rolls On The Road In Big 10 Opener
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Teams across the country are always gunning to beat the best, and #1-ranked Purdue will experience that all season long.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 3
Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell Explains Why Purdue's Braden Smith 'Isn't a Regular Guy'
Steve Pikiell summed up the thoughts of every Big Ten coach with one sentence when talking about Purdue guard Braden Smith on Tuesday night. After the
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 29
Why Purdue Basketball Held 'Team Thanksgiving' Rather Than Leaving for Holiday
Thanksgiving is usually a holiday spent with family, enjoying yearly traditions and plenty of delicious food. While members of Purdue's men's basketball team could have gone home to spend time with their families, they decided to have their own holiday in West Lafayette, and for a darn good reason.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22
No. 1 Purdue stomps No. 15 Texas Tech in Baha Mar Championship
Oscar Cluff's 15 points led seven players in double figures for No. 1 Purdue in an 86-56 romp past No. 15 Texas Tech in the title game of the Baha Mar Championship on Friday night at Nassau, Bahamas.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21
Top-ranked Purdue scraps past Memphis in the Bahamas
Fletcher Loyer scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the second half as No. 1 Purdue remained perfect with an 80-71 victory over Memphis in the semifinals of the Baha Mar Championship at Nassau, Bahamas.
College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / November 18
#1 Purdue’s Braden Smith Is Growing At An Amazing Rate
If simply observing the physical stature of Purdue senior point guard Braden Smith in the real world, one would not be overly impressed or intimidated.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 18
Braden Smith Assist Tracker as Purdue Guard Chases NCAA History
Braden Smith has already etched his name in the Purdue history books. The senior guard is now trying to make NCAA history by breaking Bobby Hurley's all-time assist record, as he was responsible for 1,076 assists during his career at Duke.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 17
How Many Times Has Purdue's Braden Smith Been Named Big Ten Player of the Week?
As the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, you might expect that Purdue's Braden Smith has received his fair share of the conference's Player of the Week honors.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / November 14
2026 NBA Draft: Purdue Guard Braden Smith Stars in Win Against Alabama
Two of college basketball's top guards squared off on Thursday night as Purdue and Alabama met for a top-10 matchup early in the season. Veteran guard Braden Smith led the No.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 14
Alabama Fans Learn Hard Lesson After Heckling Purdue's Braden Smith in Pregame
Alabama fans wanted to try to get inside Braden Smith's head before tipoff on Thursday night. Two hours later, people wearing Crimson Tide gear found out why taunting the Purdue guard probably wasn't the smartest decision.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 13
Braden Smith helps guide No. 2 Purdue to win at No. 8 Alabama
Braden Smith scored 21 of his 29 points in the second half and collected seven rebounds to lead No. 2 Purdue to an 87-80 victory over No. 8 Alabama on Thursday night in a nonconference showdown at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 13
Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer Etch Names in Purdue Record Books vs. Alabama
Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer will always be remembered for their longevity, consistency, and success. On Thursday night in Tuscaloosa, the senior duo etched their names in Purdue's record book, setting a new school mark for most career starts.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / November 13
Purdue vs. Alabama college basketball odds: Opening point spread released
No. 2 Purdue and No. 8 Alabama are set to clash in a monstrous early-season non-conference matchup Thursday night, with the game taking place at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
Braden Smith, No. 1 Purdue survive strong test from Oakland
Braden Smith had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help No. 1 Purdue outlast visiting Oakland.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Purdue's Braden Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season
Smith is heading into what should be his final season with the Boilermakers after a tremendous run over the past three seasons.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Braden Smith Reacts to Purdue Teammate's Transfer Portal Decision
All-American point guard Braden Smith and the Purdue Boilermakers couldn't get it done in the first season following Zach Edey's departure, falling in the Sweet 16 to the Houston Cougars.
The 'Big 10 men's basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz
How many of the players to be named Big 10 men's basketball Player of the Year since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?
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