The 2024-25 season answered that of Purdue basketball's junior point guard. On Tuesday, a resounding stamp on it came when Smith was named Big Ten Player of the Year. Smith averaged 16.3 points ...

The Boilermakers received huge performances from their two biggest stars. but Illinois pulled it out down the stretch.

A sophomore forward is proving his worth over the past couple weeks. It's an important role, one his teammates can look up to fulfill for tournament runs.

Purdue men's basketball's bid to go into the Big Ten tournament with a three-game winning streak died with an 88-80 loss at Illinois on Friday. Player ratings ... Illini's height and physical ...

Purdue men's basketball's bid to go into the Big Ten ... Finished one rebound short, but quite a final statement to make before Big Ten Player of the Year votes are due. ∎ C.J. Cox: 7/10 ...