Braden Smith was 5 for 7 on 3-point shooting to lead Purdue, which was 12 for 25. The tide turned before halftime as Smith took over and hit a key last-second shot. Caleb Furst's defense continues ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith put an impressive move on USC's Wesley Yates, finished off by a Eurostep, for an easy bucket in Friday night's game at Mackey Arena. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Braden Smith ...

Braden Smith did it again. On Tuesday night, the junior guard showed why he's one of the best players in the country and should receive serious consideration as the Big Ten Player of the Year.

"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play to win. On this particular night, he had to score 31 points ...

"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play to win. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year, Braden Smith, was named a Bob Cousy Award semifinalist. This prestigious award is given to the best point guard in college basketball each season. Smith is ...

Braden Smith may start drawing comparisons to the Energizer Bunny. The Purdue guard is capable of playing an entire 40-minute basketball game without showing signs of slowing down. It's an ...

Braden Smith didn't wait long to wow the crowd inside Mackey Arena on Friday night. The junior guard made a beautiful play within the first two minutes of the contest between No. 7 Purdue and USC.