The Boilermakers shot it efficiently, and had plenty of production from its stars, but they also led the way in a troubling category. Here's what stood out.

Braden Smith got in early foul trouble, giving Purdue basketball a chance to showcase its depth. The Boilermakers had no trouble doing so.

College basketball went quiet over Christmas break as many players and coaches enjoyed a sliver of solitude in the season to recharge and regroup for the second semester. But the action is back in a big way this weekend starting with a loaded Saturday slate to whet the appetite.

Purdue's defense has been tight, and our expert college basketball predictions expect the Boilermakers to win tonight's Big 10 matchup by a wide margin.

The star senior is scoring less than he was last season, but he’s more efficient and he continues to innovate with his midrange game. He’s improved as an on-ball defender and his passing ability is such that every time he comes around a screen, the spectacular feels routine.

Purdue basketball was the overwhelming choice to win the Big Ten in the preseason. As league play resumes, where do the Boilers stack up now?

Braden Smith battled foul trouble, leading to Omer Mayer getting his time to shine, but the Boilermakers are focused on improving before hosting Penn State.

Purdue redshirt freshman Jack Benter is on quite a heater. The Brownstown native's impressive shooting streak continued in Wednesday win over Washington.