Braden Smith, Iowa and Purdue

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Braden Smith elevates Purdue basketball to a 3-point barrage in win at Iowa
Braden Smith, Purdue: This one has become an obvious choice nightly, but that scoring outburst was a sight to behold. Everything Iowa did offensively was countered because Smith was in a zone to match. Smith finished with 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting to go with six rebounds, four assists and two steals.
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.
WATCH: Purdue's Braden Smith Beats the Buzzer at Halftime vs. Iowa
Purdue guard Braden Smith hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at halftime, giving the Boilermakers some momentum heading into the locker room vs. Iowa.
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
Braden Smith scores 31, Purdue overpowers Iowa men
Purdue guard Braden Smith could not miss as the No. 7 Boilermakers staved off the upset-minded Iowa men's basketball team in its first game since losing Owen Freeman.
Purdue basketball vs Michigan final score: Braden Smith has double-double in win
Purdue (16-5 overall, 8-2 Big Ten) was led by Braden Smith, who finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Michigan dropped to 14-5 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. Here are Nathan Baird's player ratings and Sam King's quick story from the game. We'll have more coverage soon.
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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.
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 ...
Purdue's Braden Smith Reaches Impressive NCAA Milestone Not Seen in Decades
The Boilermakers' solid start has increased hopes for another potential long run in the NCAA Tournament on the heels of last ...
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.