Purdue is in a much better spot defensively than it was a season ago. Where have the Boilermakers shown the most growth this year?

In 13 games, Purdue has had six different players lead the team in scoring, two of them doing so off the bench. While Smith assisted on only one of Benter's seven made shots, it still showed the luxury of offensive weapons Smith and the Boilermakers have at their disposal.

The No. 19 Buckeyes visits Boilmakers for a New Year's match at Mackey Arena West Lafayette.

A lot of people are tuning in to watch Purdue basketball this year. The Boilermakers are among the 10 most-watched teams in the sport through two months.

The Boilermakers went nine days between games, and were able to give their starters more rest in a blowout before Big Ten play resumes. Here's what we learned:

Preview the Dec 29 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Kent State Golden Flashes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Purdue had no trouble with Kent State on Monday night at Mackey Arena. Here are three thoughts from the Boilermakers' win to end non-conference play.

The Purdue Boilermakers finish nonconference play by hosting the Kent State Golden Flashes: Start time, where to watch, prediction.