Braden Smith brushed preseason player of the year aside in October, saying he wantred the postseason honor. He got it, but ...
In addition, Purdue has now had three guards named All-American in the last seven years (Carsen Edwards – 2018, 2019; Jaden Ivey – 2022; Braden Smith – 2025). Purdue and Marquette are the only schools ...
Braden Smith was named Big Ten Player of the Year after averaging 16.3 points, a conference-leading 8.8 assists and 2.3 steals. Thursday's Big Ten tournament game: 14 USC or 11 Rutgers vs.