NBA Draft now over, ESPN is looking ahead to the 2026 draft class. Where does Purdue senior guard Braden Smith fall on the ...

On Tuesday, a resounding stamp on it came when Smith was named Big Ten Player of the Year. Smith averaged 16.3 points, a league-best 8.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and shot nearly 40% from ...

WEST LAFAYETTE — Braden Smith continued to remind the Big Ten how good he is. Purdue basketball also gave Northwestern a reminder that its foundation is built on defense.. The Boilermakers ...

And currently through 10 games: 48.1%, 49.3%, 45.5%. Last Saturday, Zach Edey was the story, but Braden Smith won Purdue the game. More: Zach Edey's two worlds crossed over for an afternoon in ...

Smith played every minute of Purdue’s three NCAA Tournament games, averaging 12.3 points. In his sophomore season, he helped lead the team to a 34-5 overall record and a 17-3 mark in Big Ten play.

Smith follows former Purdue star Zach Edey on the short list of All-Americans who not only put their pro futures on hold after big seasons, but also returned to their respective schools.

Purdue's Braden Smith has made history all season but might've saved his best for last – this Sweet 16 loss to Houston. And "last" could be literal.

Thompson played with Edwards. Now he coaches Smith. Purdue builds each game around its belief Smith will make the right decision for himself and the team — especially when those align. “I think Carsen ...

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3). Matt Krohn-Imagn Images As Purdue highlighted, Smith was the winner of the Bob Cousy Award, given to the top point guard in the country.

Braden Smith has established himself as one of Purdue's best point guards. What do the others think? We asked 10 of Purdue's top PGs to assess Smith.

Smith had a stellar month on the basketball court, leading Purdue to an 8-1 record in January. He averaged 17.6 points, 9.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game for the month.

Ginny Smith said one Zoom call with Braden and the Purdue coaches was all it took to win him over. She forced him to sleep on it, but within a couple of days he was committed.