Get to Know Braden Smith’s Family
Braden Smith grew up in a basketball family. His parents both played in college and went on to coach the sport. Now, he’s the ...
'He's their identity': High praise for Purdue's Braden Smith by Houston coach Kelvin Sampson
A little more than a dozen hours passed when Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, when asked about the point guards in the Elite ...
How Braden Smith became a different kind of center of attention for Purdue: ‘He makes us go’
Bruce Parkinson knows good point guard play when he sees it, and from the stands at Westfield High School in the suburbs of ...
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Among 4 Finalists for Naismith Player of the Year
Purdue junior guard Braden Smith is one of four players considered a finalist for the 2025 Naismith National Player of the ...
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Braden Smith one rebound short of Purdue's second triple-double
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Braden Smith almost found another way to make Purdue men's basketball history. The junior point guard was a rebound short of the second triple-double in Boilermaker history on ...
Purdue Makes Braden Smith Announcement Amid NCAA Tournament
During his third season with the Boilermakers, Smith became the program's all-time assist leader. Including NCAA Tournament ...
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'Elite of the elite': Purdue basketball's Braden Smith driven by pursuit of perfection
For someone who pursues perfection, Braden Smith sometimes needs to be pushed. His trust in others is reciprocated back to him. But when shots aren't falling, he'll still make the right reads and ...
Get to Know Braden Smith’s Family: The Heart Behind the Star
Braden Smith is not just making headlines as a star of Purdue’s men’s basketball team; his family’s legacy and background play a crucial role in shaping who he is today. As he garners attention during ...