Omer Mayer fitting in with Purdue basketball, Braden Smith, he shows at Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Purdue basketball ’s point guard assisted on one of his senior forward’s patented hook shots, then followed up with a mid-range jumper of his own.

Merely another day at the office for Braden Smith ? Typically, yes — except the Boilermakers ’ four-year starter had taken a seat midway through the first half before Omer Mayer stepped up in his place.