Hammer Down Cancer game featured player-worn jerseys auctioned off for cancer research, and coaches' shoes will be auctioned by week's end.

Braden Smith had a big night statistically Friday against Michigan. But it pales in comparison to the dollar figure his jersey was auctioned off for.

Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.

Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start.

Purdue set the tone from the opening jump on Friday night. The defensive effort and Braden Smith's impressive night led to a blowout win over Michigan.

No. 10 Purdue faces the Indiana Hoosiers after Braden Smith scored 24 points in Purdue's 91-64 victory against the Michigan Wolverines.

Purdue guard Braden Smith has been tabbed as a midseason first-team All-American by FOX. He's averaging 15.1 points, 8.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 steals.

Midway through the first half, Purdue took a 20-point lead on Michigan thanks to a beautiful alley-oop pass from Braden Smith to Cam Heide.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue basketball responded to its first disappointing result in a month with its most dominant performance of the season. Plenty of high marks to go around for the No. 12 Boilermakers’ 91-64 victory over No.

Braden Smith had 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 11 Purdue rout No. 21 Michigan 91-64 on Friday night.

The Purdue basketball team dominated Michigan on Friday night, 91-64. Purdue (16-5 overall, 8-2 Big Ten) was led by Braden Smith, who finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Michigan dropped to 14-5 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten.

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