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A dominant post performance from Trey Kaufman-Renn was coupled with Braden Smith's record-breaking night. It led to an end of Purdue's losing streak.

The Memphis Grizzlies rookie discussed his first regular-season game back in Indiana, his former Boilermaker teammate Braden Smith and more.

Trey Kaufman-Renn scores 29 points, Braden Smith adds 23 and the Boilermakers hand the Bruins a 76-66 loss that essentially ends their hopes for a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament.

Purdue’s stellar point guard Braden Smith has earned high honors during his three years in West Lafayette. Against UCLA, he broke a record standing for nearly 50 years and earned a resume-heading title as Purdue’s all-time leader in assists.

Trey Kaufman-Renn was looking forward to this. After his Purdue team lost to Indiana on Sunday for its fourth consecutive defeat, its longest slide in five years, the Boiler big man provided a brief but forceful answer when asked what it would take to get back on track: "You gotta respond,

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 29 points and Braden Smith added 23 to help No. 20 Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 on Friday night and end a four-game losing streak. Kaufman-Renn

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) plays against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sunday's game had the makings of a movie script with its ebbs and flows, the return of Bob Knight's infamous chair and shutting down an All-American.

Purdue Hall of Fame point guard Bruce Parkinson (1973-77) talks about Braden Smith breaking his record, his close relationship with the current Boilermaker star and much more. Open the Youtube video Audio only Purdue legend Parkinson wished he could have been there.

Braden Smith hit another major career milestone on Sunday, grabbing his 500th rebound. He's also closing in on Purdue's all-time assist record.