CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Braden Smith almost found another way to make Purdue men's basketball history. The junior point guard was a rebound short of the second triple-double in Boilermaker history on ...

Here's a rundown of each of Braden Smith's assists. WEST LAFAYETTE — Braden Smith swiped the ball, took off the other way and passed to Trey Kaufman-Renn cutting towards the basket on Smith's right.

Braden Smith of Purdue was named the Associated Press Big Ten player of year on Tuesday, Michigan State's Tom Izzo the coach of the year and Wisconsin's John Tonje the newcomer of the year.

But, as Braden Smith acknowledged, that stuff is all in the past now. It's time to trudge forward and put an emphasis on winning in the NCAA Tournament. "Just having fun and understanding the ...

Michigan shut down Purdue's stars, and took advantage of the Boilermakers' defense. Player ratings show an average showing by Purdue. INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue men's basketball played from behind ...

The junior forward was a first-team All-Big Ten selection at the end of the regular season, along with teammate Braden Smith. In addition to this impressive accomplishment, Kaufman-Renn also ...

Imagn Images Braden Smith, who won the Big Ten Player of the Year, attempts a shot during Purdue's game against Michigan on March 14. AP Alan Huss cuts down the bracket after High Point won the ...

Big Ten player of the year Braden Smith, who averaged 24 points and 8.5 assists in two regular-season meetings vs. Michigan, finished with 12 points on 5-of-18 shooting, 2 of 10 from 3-point range.

Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith had 12 points and nine assists while Fletcher Loyer added 14 points, but it was the tandem of Trey Kaufman-Renn and Cam Heide who lifted the No. 6-seed ...