Steve Pikiell has had to coach against Braden Smith for four seasons. What he says sets the Purdue guard apart from the rest of college basketball.

Rutgers plays host to No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.J.

Maryland (Big Ten stats): Donta Scott (F, 6-8, Jr., 13.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg); Qudus Wahab (F, 6-11, Jr., 6.7 ppg, 4.3 apg); Fatts Russell (G, 5-11, Grad, 13.8 ppg, 4.1 apg); Hakim Hart (G, 6-8, Jr., 10.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg); Eric Ayala (G, 6-5, Sr., 14.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg)

After Purdue's win over Rutgers, Matt Painter was asked about Steve Pikiell playing several young guys. His answer summarized a big issue in college basketball.

Rutgers men’s basketball fell in its first Big Ten game of the season to No.1 Purdue, 81-65. The Scarlet Knights had no answer for the Boilermakers’ machine-like efficiency, as Purdue would earn their eighth victory of the year to stay undefeated.

(WNDU) - Purdue remains at No. 1, Michigan jumped to No. 3, Michigan State climbed into the top 10 and IU moved up several spots in the latest Associated Press men’s college basketball poll released on Monday afternoon.

The Purdue Boilermakers come to Tuscaloosa ranked as the nation's No. 1 overall team, led by one of college basketball's top players in Braden Smith.

Black Friday will be a busy day in West Lafayette. The Purdue athletic department released information on men's basketball and football parking for the day.

Matt Painter could not comment on his newest addition last week. Now signed, Painter told IndyStar what he thinks of Sinan Huan.