In the first half of Friday's Purdue-Michigan game, Braden Smith connected with Caleb Furst for an impressive alley-oop, helping the Boilers extend their lead.

Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.

Purdue's defense has improved tremendously over the last month. Coach Matt Painter explained why the Boilermakers have been more successful recently.

Player ratings as the Boilermakers improve to 12-4 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten: Insider:To hell with what NBA mock drafts say, Braden Smith ... a jolt. ∎ Caleb Furst: 7/10 That one ...

Braden Smith had 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 11 Purdue rout No. 21 Michigan 91-64 on Friday night.

NBC SEATTLE – Braden Smith emerged from the Purdue basketball locker room at Washington’s Alaska Airlines Arena and walked directly into a compliment. Boilermakers big man Caleb Furst was in ...

Late in the opening half, Furst threw down a lob pass from Braden Smith for an easy alley-oop for the Boilermakers in Friday's game against Michigan. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue basketball responded to its first disappointing result in a month with its most dominant performance of the season. Plenty of high marks to go around for the No. 12 Boilermakers’ 91-64 victory over No. 20 Michigan at Mackey Arena.

Boilermakers' guards Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer have made their mark at from the time they stepped on to Purdue's campus. The post Smith And Loyer: Purdue’s Dynamic Backcourt Duo appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Hammer Down Cancer game featured player-worn jerseys auctioned off for cancer research, and coaches' shoes will be auctioned by week's end.

Braden Smith had a big night statistically Friday against Michigan. But it pales in comparison to the dollar figure his jersey was auctioned off for.

Purdue never trailed against the Wolverines thanks to a Braden Smith double-double and exceptional defense. Michigan turned the ball over 22 times Friday night, including 14 steals by Boilermakers.