Braden Smith, Purdue and Matt Painter

Matt Painter, Purdue Teammates Talk About Braden Smith Closing in on Assist Record
Junior guard Braden Smith is closing in on Purdue's all-time assist record. Coach Matt Painter and Smith's teammates, past and present, talked about the incredible career achievement.
Purdue basketball’s Matt Painter on Indiana, losing streak, Braden Smith breaking record
Hear what the Boilermakers coach said as Purdue travels to Bloomington for a Sunday game against the Indiana Hoosiers.
Purdue Basketball Makes Announcement on Star Players Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn
The Boilermakers got 24 points, six rebounds and five assists from point guard Smith along with 22 points, seven rebounds and a block from forward Trey Kaufman-Renn as they were outscored 40-36 in the second half of a 75-73 road loss.
By the Numbers: Braden Smith's Chances of Breaking Purdue Assist Record vs. Indiana
Braden Smith needs only eight assists to become Purdue's all-time leader in the category. How likely is it that the guard gets it Sunday vs. rival Indiana.
Braden Smith elevates Purdue basketball to a 3-point barrage in win at Iowa
Braden Smith was 5 for 7 on 3-point shooting to lead Purdue, which was 12 for 25. The tide turned before halftime as Smith took over and hit a key last-second shot. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Purdue basketball caught fire in the second half, then had to hold on as Iowa did the same.
Former Purdue Star Zach Edey Explains Traits That Make Braden Smith Elite Passer
Braden Smith is on the cusp of breaking Purdue's all-time assist record. His former teammate, Zach Edey, explained what makes ...
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Does Braden Smith always do that? If Purdue basketball needs him to in order to win, yes
In the postgame press conference, Purdue coach Matt Painter is asked about Braden Smith. This one about ... entry passes to set up the offense, the Boilermakers go away from them because they ...
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No. 7 Purdue basketball, Braden Smith catch fire to beat Iowa with 3-point barrage
Josh Dix missed a 3 with eight seconds left in the first half, enough time for Purdue to get off a final shot. Braden ...
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Among 20 Players on Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
Braden Smith is among 20 players named to the midseason watch list for the 2025 Wooden Award. The Purdue guard averages 16.4 ...
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Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith on how the Boilermakers came back at Iowa
Hear what Purdue point guard Braden Smith said after the Boilermakers beat Iowa on Thursday. 2025 storylines to watch as women’s college basketball heats up The National Player of the Year ...
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Purdue's Braden Smith Reaches Impressive NCAA Milestone Not Seen in Decades
The Purdue Boilermakers are 9-2 and second in league ... 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 in either ...
Purdue's Braden Smith on Michigan State loss, 3-game streak: 'We've got to figure it out'
The Boilermakers' point guard collected 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds with six turnovers in a 75-66 loss at ...