Purdue led by 10 in the second half, but the Boilermakers went ice cold down the stretch, just as Illinois was heating up.

With three assists Friday vs. UCLA, Braden Smith will become Purdue's all-time assists leader. He and Matt Painter needed ...

Purdue has righted itself after a four-game losing streak, and by that I mean: Braden Smith has found his second wind. And ...

Braden Smith had 23 points ... time someone tells you Braden Smith isn’t an elite athlete, give them the side-eye and keep it moving — and he’s got a layup … but that’s not good enough.

Braden Smith enters Purdue's game vs. UCLA on Friday with 688 ... got it back from Mason Gillis en route to the basket, then passed up a layup chance to instead lob one to Zach Edey for a dunk.