Braden Smith had a 31-point night in Purdue's win over Iowa on Tuesday. Throughout the game, college basketball fans and analysts raved about the junior guard.

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. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Purdue basketball caught fire in the second half, then had to hold on as Iowa did the same.

Braden Smith dropped 31 points on the road and Trey Kaufman-Renn added late heroics after early foul trouble as the Boilermakers improved to 18-5.