Smith came into Friday's game only two assists shy of Bruce Parkinson's Boilermaker record, and still has another season to pile onto it.

After breaking Purdue's all-time assist record on Friday night vs. UCLA, FOX college basketball analyst John Fanta gave Braden Smith a major shoutout.

Braden Smith balled out and broke a Purdue career record in the Boilermakers' 76-66 win over the UCLA Bruins on Friday night

With three assists Friday vs. UCLA, Braden Smith will become Purdue's all-time assists leader. He and Matt Painter needed other assists to make that happen.

Braden Smith, who had one assist and five turnovers in the second half against the Hoosiers, added 23 points on 6-for-10 3-point shooting plus eight assists and four steals as both Purdue stars stepped up after coach Matt Painter admitted they had not made good decisions in the second half against Indiana.

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.

The Boilermakers have lost three straight games. The frontcourt wasn't good enough, nor did the backcourt take advantage of its opportunities.

Braden Smith became Purdue's all-time assist leader in Friday night's game against UCLA. He passed Bruce Parkinson, who ended his career with 690 assists.

Braden Smith broke Bruce Parkinson’s career assist record of 690 with an assist leading to a Myles Colvin basket at the 11 minute mark of the first half. Smith, with his place in Purdue basketball history secured,