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 ...
Journal & Courier16d
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 ...
Columbus Dispatch9d
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 ...
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 ...
USA Today3d
Purdue basketball player ratings vs Michigan State: Braden Smith didn't have his needed best
Rating Purdue's starting lineup and reserves, which perhaps showed Matt Painter willing to make a rotational change. Rebounding was an issue from the Boilermakers bigs. Ended up on the wrong side ...
Sporting News21d
Purdue's Braden Smith is first player to achieve historic fate in last century
but still managed to give the Boilermakers a tough challenge. With just under 12 seconds left in the contest, Purdue took the lead and held on to defeat Indiana. Junior Braden Smith has been a ...