MADISON, WI — Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter considers Braden Smith's Big Ten career assists record a testament to more than the point guard's longevity and the talent surrounding him. It also ...

Matt Painter is still surprised by it. When he offered Braden Smith out of Westfield High School as a member of the 2022 recruiting class, the 6-foot point guard had no other scholarship opportunities ...

When Nebraska made a run, Braden Smith took over during a Purdue timeout. Why was he so animated? Matt Painter talked about it after the game. CHICAGO — Braden Smith didn't want his team to squander a ...

Purdue basketball left Kentucky unsatisfied with its on-ball defense in an exhibition loss. Gicarri Harris showed his role off the bench can still include 15 minutes of positive impact. Oscar Cluff ...

It’s been the guiding principle Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter has lived by. On and off the court, whether you like hearing it or not, he has spent every moment in West Lafayette providing his ...

Purdue's Braden Smith broke the Big Ten's all-time career assists record in a victory at Wisconsin. Coach Matt Painter praised Smith's passing ability, calling him the best passer in college ...

CHICAGO — Braden Smith didn't want his team to squander a big lead because of simple mistakes. So, in the second half of Friday night's quarterfinal game, after Nebraska cut Purdue's lead from 16 ...