In the postgame press conference, Purdue coach Matt Painter is asked about Braden Smith. This one about how Smith leads. Painter's response, "He leads more just off competing and going at people.

With five minutes left in the first half against Iowa on Tuesday, Purdue point guard Braden Smith had scored two points and his team trailed by two. Over the next 9:48 on the game clock ...

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 ...