Insider:To hell with what NBA mock drafts say, Braden Smith was best player on court ... Purdue's chance to separate itself in the first half was plagued by a 2-for-13 performance from beyond ...

(AP) — Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern on Sunday. Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 shots for ...

We also have the likes of Johni Broome and No. 1 Auburn, the return of Braden Smith from a national runner ... let's get to our FOX College Hoops midseason first, second and third-team All-Americans!

Not that any Purdue fan has overlooked Braden Smith since that first moment two seasons ago ... he continues to look like a top player in the nation. In that one he scored 34 points and dished ...

Defenses are neutralizing Braden Smith, forcing the ball out ... Purdue still ranks 17th in the nation in 3-point percentage, but its first four games are carrying the weight.

Defenses are neutralizing Braden Smith, forcing the ball out ... Purdue still ranks 17th in the nation in 3-point percentage, but its first four games are carrying the weight.

for the first time since 1988. After trailing halfway through the game, the Boilers rallied behind floor leadership from junior guard Braden Smith and tenacious defense en route to the 65-58 win.

The Michigan State Spartans can enjoy the solo position of first place in the Big Ten standings ... and junior guard Braden Smith, who leads Purdue and the Big Ten in average assists per game ...