Purdue junior guard is one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year. He was recently named the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year.

How the Hoosiers shut down Braden Smith, leading to a memorable victory. Pregame theatrics with the return of Bob Knight's chair and a Hoosier State-focused starting lineup had the makings of a movie.

Here are player grades from Purdue’s third consecutive loss: (*denotes Man of the Match) Braden Smith: 6/10 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ended up on the ...