Toughest matchup for Purdue's Braden Smith not who you think
Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter previews Iowa Hear what Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter said ahead of the Boilers’ home game against Iowa. WEST LAFAYETTE — Nine hundred plus assists and counting now for Braden Smith. Purdue basketball's senior point guard has seen just about every defensive strategy aimed to disrupt him. Few have been successful, evidenced by his quest to break the NCAA record for career assists and by Smith leading Purdue (15-1) to matching its best start in program history. One who has caused Smith more problems than most isn't an All-American or a Defensive...