Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.

Caleb Furst has had a huge impact on Purdue's success in recent weeks. The senior forward credited Boilermakers assistant Paul Lusk with some extra motivation.

The Boilermakers harassed high-scoring Wildcats duo Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer, holding two players each averaging 20.1 points per game to a combined 1-of-10 with seven turnovers in the first half. The duo finished 6-of-23 from the field.

Purdue didn't just need someone to start in frontcourt alongside Trey Kaufman-Renn. It needed someone to play like a starter there. Enter, Caleb Furst.

Caleb Furst had a career-high 15 points, snapping a mark previously set in his third career game back in 2021. He also had a career-best four steals.

Insider:To hell with what NBA mock drafts say, Braden Smith was best player on ... scored a combined 23 points on 7-of-24 shooting. Caleb Furst, Purdue: The lone Boilermaker senior continues ...

Caleb Furst had two dunks during his second consecutive ... second time in the last three games while playing 25 minutes. Braden Smith, Purdue: The junior point guard and former Indiana Mr ...

One of the best dunks of Thursday night might belong to Caleb Furst ... Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena. Furst was the recipient of a Braden Smith pass within the first five minutes of Thursday ...

Trey Kaufman-Renn scores 19 points, Braden Smith 17 with 5 steals, and Caleb Furst 15 with 4 steals. Fletcher Loyer scores all 12 of his points after halftime. The Boilers commit just 4 second ...

Braden Smith bundled 22 points with six rebounds ... Gicarri Harris glided through the lane for a transition layup before Smith fed Caleb Furst for an easy dunk and a 29-14 lead.

It took until the second half, but Purdue finally got unhinged behind the duo of Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman ... 12 points and 5 rebounds. ∎ Caleb Furst: 9/10* The former Indiana Mr ...

Player ratings as the Boilermakers improve to 12-4 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten: Insider:To hell with what NBA mock drafts say, Braden Smith ... a jolt. ∎ Caleb Furst: 7/10 That one ...