Purdue, Braden Smith and Iowa

Does Braden Smith always do that? If Purdue basketball needs him to in order to win, yes
It was another 40-minute night for Purdue point guard Braden Smith. Due to circumstance, the Boilers needed him to take over. Then he did.
Social Media Erupts Over Braden Smith's Performance in Purdue's Win Over Iowa
Braden Smith had a 31-point night in Purdue's win over Iowa on Tuesday. Throughout the game, college basketball fans and analysts raved about the junior guard.
Braden Smith elevates Purdue basketball to a 3-point barrage in win at Iowa
Purdue basketball caught fire in the second half, then had to hold on as Iowa did the same. In the end, the seventh-ranked Boilermakers prevailed 90-81 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena thanks to a 12 of 25 effort from 3-point range.
No. 7 Purdue basketball, Braden Smith catch fire to beat Iowa with 3-point barrage
Braden Smith dropped 31 points on the road and Trey Kaufman-Renn added late heroics after early foul trouble as the Boilermakers improved to 18-5.
Braden Smith's Halftime Message Provided Spark in No. 7 Purdue's Win at Iowa
Purdue lacked energy in the first half on Tuesday night against Iowa. At halftime, Braden Smith reminded his teammates of their goals this season.
Smith, Kaufman-Renn lead No. 7 Purdue over Iowa, 90-81
Braden Smith had 31 points and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 25 as No. 7 Purdue beat Iowa 90-81. Josh Dix led the Hawkeyes with 27 points and Payton Sandfort had 23.
Braden Smith explodes for 31 in win over Iowa, Purdue's 10th victory in 11 games
With five minutes left in the first half against Iowa on Tuesday, Purdue point guard Braden Smith had scored two points and his team trailed by two.
WATCH: Purdue's Braden Smith Beats the Buzzer at Halftime vs. Iowa
Purdue guard Braden Smith hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at halftime, giving the Boilermakers some momentum heading into the locker room vs. Iowa.
Braden Smith goes off for 31 points, lifts No. 7 Purdue over Iowa
Braden Smith scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and No. 7 Purdue held on for a 90-81 win over Iowa in a Big Ten Conference battle on Tuesday night in Iowa City, Iowa.
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. Sam King. Watch Next .
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Braden Smith rebounds from poor performance to lead No. 11 Purdue past No. 21 Michigan
Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start.
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Smith Named a Semifinalist for Bob Cousy Award
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Surrounded by chaos, Purdue basketball's calming influence trickled down to hero vs. IU
Gicarri Harris was on the floor in the biggest spots Friday against Indiana. In his first taste of the rivalry, leadership ...