He started all 35 of the Boilermakers' games and was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman team after averaging 9.7 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. [14] Smith returned as the starting Point Guard in his sophomore season.

Oct 1, 2024 · ROSEMONT, Ill. – Purdue junior guard Braden Smith has been named the 2024-25 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, as chosen by a select media panel, the conference office announced on Tuesday.

11 hours ago · Braden Smith scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and No. 7 Purdue held on for a 90-81 win over Iowa in a Big Ten Conference battle on Tuesday night in Iowa City, Iowa.

12 hours ago · Braden Smith set a Big Ten scoring high with 31 points, included a key burst to secure the win. Caleb Furst continues to be an X-factor for Purdue basketball after a midseason lineup change.

Jan 7, 2025 · Throughout his first two seasons in college basketball Braden Smith had never won the Big Ten conference’s player of the week honor. Astounding when you think about it.

Jan 7, 2025 · Junior guard Braden Smith shoots a 3-pointer in the first half against Texas A&M. Smith shot 5-11 from beyond the arc scoring the majority of Purdue’s 3-pointers.

Oct 1, 2024 · Junior guard Braden Smith was voted preseason Big Ten Player of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. He is also the lone unanimous selection to the 10-man preseason All-Big Ten...

Jan 6, 2025 · Recorded 16 second-half points with game-high six assists along with six rebounds in a 109-77 victory at then-No. 9 Oregon, as the Illini recorded the largest road win over a top-10 team in college basketball history. P: Braden Smith. PUR.

Jan 10, 2025 · Braden Smith scored 16 points and dished out 14 assists Thursday night and visiting Purdue never trailed in a 68-50 Big Ten Conference win over Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J.

Oct 1, 2024 · Here's a look at who made a spot on the All-Big Ten preseason team, including who was selected as the preseason Player of the Year: Purdue guard Braden Smith was named Tuesday the Big...