Purdue, Braden Smith and Iowa

Does Braden Smith always do that? If Purdue basketball needs him to in order to win, yes
It was another 40-minute night for Purdue point guard Braden Smith. Due to circumstance, the Boilers needed him to take over. Then he did.
Social Media Erupts Over Braden Smith's Performance in Purdue's Win Over Iowa
Braden Smith had a 31-point night in Purdue's win over Iowa on Tuesday. Throughout the game, college basketball fans and analysts raved about the junior guard.
Purdue basktball player ratings vs. Iowa: Braden Smith shoots to new Big Ten scoring high
The Boilermakers held off a late charge and point guard Braden Smith was key. Here's a look at each player's rating from the win at Iowa.
No. 7 Purdue basketball, Braden Smith catch fire to beat Iowa with 3-point barrage
Braden Smith dropped 31 points on the road and Trey Kaufman-Renn added late heroics after early foul trouble as the Boilermakers improved to 18-5.
Braden Smith's Halftime Message Provided Spark in No. 7 Purdue's Win at Iowa
Purdue lacked energy in the first half on Tuesday night against Iowa. At halftime, Braden Smith reminded his teammates of their goals this season.
Braden Smith elevates Purdue basketball to a 3-point barrage in win at Iowa
Purdue basketball caught fire in the second half, then had to hold on as Iowa did the same. In the end, the seventh-ranked Boilermakers prevailed 90-81 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena thanks to a 12 of 25 effort from 3-point range.
Smith, Kaufman-Renn lead No. 7 Purdue over Iowa, 90-81
Braden Smith had 31 points and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 25 as No. 7 Purdue beat Iowa 90-81. Josh Dix led the Hawkeyes with 27 points and Payton Sandfort had 23.
Braden Smith explodes for 31 in win over Iowa, Purdue's 10th victory in 11 games
With five minutes left in the first half against Iowa on Tuesday, Purdue point guard Braden Smith had scored two points and his team trailed by two.
Braden Smith goes off for 31 points, lifts No. 7 Purdue over Iowa
Braden Smith scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and No. 7 Purdue held on for a 90-81 win over Iowa in a Big Ten Conference battle on Tuesday night in Iowa City, Iowa.
'He's the head of the snake.' Purdue's Braden Smith a sparkplug on both ends of floor now.
Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.
Braden Smith rebounds from poor performance to lead No. 11 Purdue past No. 21 Michigan
Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start.
Purdue's Braden Smith Reaches Impressive NCAA Milestone Not Seen in Decades
Coach Matt Painter's team has been paced by star point guard Braden Smith, who had a January run for the ages that no player ...
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith are two of 50 college basketball players named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy ...
Surrounded by chaos, Purdue basketball's calming influence trickled down to hero vs. IU
Gicarri Harris was on the floor in the biggest spots Friday against Indiana. In his first taste of the rivalry, leadership ...
Trey Kaufman-Renn makes late basket to send No. 10 Purdue past Indiana, 81-76
Braden Smith had a season high 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn made the go-ahead basket with 11 seconds left and No. 10 Purdue beat Indiana 81-76 on Friday night.