Saint Mary's forward Paulius Murauskas should encounter more tough defense in fourth meeting with Gonzaga | Key matchup

Paulius Murauskas has drawn an assortment of defenders in three previous encounters with Gonzaga. The Zags matched size with size in the two regular-season meetings last year, putting 6-8, 230-pound ...
USA Today

Doyel: Braden Smith, a flashback to summer camp, helped Purdue get rolling vs Iowa

It took Purdue a half to figure out Iowa and hotshot new coach Ben McCollum, but once Braden Smith and that offense got rolling? This game was over. Purdue in first half: 11-for-29 (37.9%), minus-3 on ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Why Braden Smith's passing amazes Matt Painter, and where it can take Purdue's star

Purdue's Braden Smith broke the Big Ten's all-time career assists record in a victory at Wisconsin. Coach Matt Painter praised Smith's passing ability, calling him the best passer in college ...
Journal & Courier

History making night by Braden Smith capped with Purdue basketball win

MADISON, Wisc. ― A history-making night for Braden Smith had added emphasis with Purdue basketball's emphatic road win Saturday, Jan. 3. Smith surpassed former Michigan State guard Cassius Winston's ...