Purdue basketball head coach Matt Painter dropped a fiery take on point guard Braden Smith after the team's 90-72 win over USC. The Boilermakers beat the spread in another Big Ten clash to strengthen ...

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"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play ...

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 ...

"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.