When did Omer Mayer know Purdue was going to be 'the spot' for him to play college basketball? After receiving a text message from one Boilermaker star.

The Boilermakers' freshman guard from Israel said Braden Smith and Carsen Edwards reaching out helped convince him to pick ...

Kentucky basketball has a pair of names earning national recognition before the season even tips off. CBS Sports analyst ...

Tom Crean, who coached at Indiana from 2008-17, sang the praises of Purdue senior guard Braden Smith with a complimentary ...

When people think about offensive linemen in the NFL, they usually picture brute strength, relentless grit, and bodies built to withstand unimaginable loads. Wh ...

Undersized, upperclassmen guards don't get drafted very often, but Purdue's Braden Smith can hear his name called at the 2026 NBA Draft. A stellar senior season, combined with T.J. McConnell's success ...

Purdue used a fast start to roll to a 76-62 win over McNeese in the second round of the NCAA Tournament MARCH 22 • Associated ...

Braden Smith is happy to be back at Indianapolis Colts training camp. The offensive lineman's 2024 NFL campaign ended prematurely due to Smith's struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Over the last three seasons, we've seen Braden Smith do everything imaginable on a basketball court. Well, almost everything. The one thing the Purdue guard hasn't done during his time in West ...

What you can’t see, not anymore, is a scenario where Purdue has found its long-term replacement for Braden Smith. Perhaps in 2026-27, sure. Smith will be an NBA rookie next year.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives on Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Feb. 9, 2023. Purdue defeated Iowa 87-73.

Smith has climbed to the peak of college basketball through his elite passing skills, defensive prowess, and improved shooting ability. Last season, he averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 ...