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.

Purdue senior forward Caleb Furst got a big dunk early in Thursday's game vs. Rutgers, throwing down the one-handed slam with authority.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

So the Boilermakers had to find offense elsewhere. It took until the second half, but Purdue finally got unhinged behind the duo of Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, who led the 15th-ranked ...

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help lead No. 17 Purdue past No. 13 Oregon 65-58 on Saturday.