Braden Smith may have delivered one of his best passes of the season, finding a wide-open Fletcher Loyer for an easy bucket as Purdue hosted Wisconsin.

Purdue was among the top-three schools and Braden Smith was among the top-five male athletes in sales for the month of January at the NIL Store.

Braden Smith was 5 for 7 on 3-point shooting to lead Purdue, which was 12 for 25. The tide turned before halftime as Smith took over and hit a key last-second shot. Caleb Furst's defense continues ...

The Boilermakers got 24 points, six rebounds and five assists from point guard Smith along with 22 points, seven rebounds and ...

It was another 40-minute night for Purdue point guard Braden Smith. Due to circumstance, the Boilers needed him to take over. Then he did.

"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play to win. On this particular night, he had to score 31 points ...

"Does No. 3 always do that?" Asked for clarification of "that." "Play like that?" Braden Smith plays however he needs to play to win. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.