Iowa coach Ben McCollum had plenty of praise for Purdue ahead of Wednesday's matchup, saying it's the "epitome of a college basketball program."

Boilermakers have won seven consecutive games while the Hawkeyes have lost two straight: Start time, where to watch, key players, predictions.

Purdue basketball’s Braden Smuth and Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz have a connection. Hear how the two got to know each other last summer.

First-year coach Ben McCollum, one of the great winners across all levels of college basketball over the last decade, has transformed Iowa overnight.

No. 0 Purdue hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes after Braden Smith scored 26 points in Purdue's 93-85 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions.

In case anyone needs a reminder, Purdue guard Braden Smith is happy to offer one. "I still can score," Smith said, "even though I pass a lot." Smith's next choose-your-own-adventure assignment -- pass or shoot?

As fifth-ranked Purdue returns home to host Iowa Wednesday night in Mackey Arena, Boilermaker coach Matt Painter and players met with the media Tuesday to discuss the Hawkeyes, Ben McCollum, Bennett Stirtz and more.

Our Indiana vs. Michigan State picks, odds & expert predictions expect a low-scoring affair on Tuesday, January 13.