Braden Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Approaches triple-double in win Smith finished Monday's 90-73 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, 15 assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Smith looked stellar in the Boilermakers' season opener, posting 12 points, eight rebounds, 15 assists and two steals in 35 minutes of action. The 6-foot junior, who finds himself without his dynamic duo partner Zach Edey for the first time of his collegiate career, but he showcased that his assists totals from last season weren't just a product of having the National Player of the Year in the paint. Purdue looks poised to run their offense through Smith during the 2024-25 season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in exhibition game Smith put up a game-high 31 points (12-23 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal in a loss to Creighton.

Impact Smith showed little doubts about him being able to be the go-to scorer for Purdue with Zach Edey gone. Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn combined for 70 of Purdue's 87 points in this contest. The more concerning bit is how Purdue functions defensively without Edey clogging up the middle, but Smith is certainly has the capability in this offense to just put up monster numbers. The Boilermakers open the regular season on Nov. 4 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Receives preseason honor Smith has been named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Now that Zach Edey, the reigning two-time Naismith Player of the Year, is an NBA player, Purdue's basketball team will have to depend on its other players. There is no clearer candidate than Smith, who served as Edey's sidekick for the 2023-24 Boilermakers. The junior guard averaged 12.0 points while shooting 43.1 percent from deep, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals across his 39 games started as a sophomore. Edey being gone and Purdue lacking more proven options than Smith suggests he will improve at least some of the aforementioned rates.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue's Braden Smith has 'terrible' offensive night, but finds other ways to help Boilermakers win

Purdue’s Braden Smith had the strange sensation of living out a dream and a nightmare at the same time in the Final Four

APRIL 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Braden Smith: 14 points, 15 assists in Purdue's Sweet 16 win over Gonzaga

MARCH 30, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Gonzaga's Mark Few says he's 'never' coached against another player like Zach Edey

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has plenty of respect for Zach Edey, and explains what's tough about coaching against the Purdue big man.

MARCH 27, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Gonzaga's Mark Few says he's 'never' coached against another player like Zach Edey

Purdue returns to March Madness with new look thanks to stronger backcourt

Although Zach Edey is Purdue's focal point, the team will focus heavily on its backcourt as well headed into NCAA Tournament play.

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Purdue returns to March Madness with new look thanks to stronger backcourt

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Wisconsin gets huge confidence boost with Big Ten Tourney win over top-seeded Purdue

Max Klesmit hit a right-handed runner with just under 10 seconds remaining to give Wisconsin an improbable 76-75 win over Purdue in a Big Te...

MARCH 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin gets huge confidence boost with Big Ten Tourney win over top-seeded Purdue

Disaster avoided, Braden Smith and Purdue advance to the Big Ten semifinals Smith, the Boilermakers' indispensable guard, left Friday's game with a knee injury that sent Purdue fans into a temporary panic.

MARCH 15, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michigan State shows fight, but Zach Edey, Purdue advance

Here are three takeaways from the Boilermakers' 67-62 win over Michigan State, in which foul trouble sank the Spartans' hopes.

MARCH 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State shows fight, but Zach Edey, Purdue advance

Michigan State Spartans vs. Purdue Boilermakers 2024 Big Ten Tournament Highlights | CBB on FOX

Michigan State Spartans vs. Purdue Boilermakers 2024 Big Ten Tournament Highlights | CBB on FOX

MARCH 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Returns to game Smith checked back into Friday's game Michigan State shortly after exiting with an apparent right leg injury, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Purdue fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Smith ultimately missed only a few minutes of game time despite his injury scare. The sophomore guard is averaging 13.0 points, 7.2 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 34.0 minutes across his 31 appearances this season and will be crucial to the Boilermakers' hopes in both the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Friday Smith suffered an apparent leg injury during Friday's showdown with Michigan State, FOX Sports reports.

Impact Smith was helped off the court but walked to the locker room under his own power after suffering a right leg injury. The 6-foot sophomore, who's leg appeared to hyperextend when attempting a layup was caught on the tv broadcast yelling the F word on the ground following the play. Smith's status moving forward will be closely monitored, but the fact that the sophomore guard walked into the tunnel under his own power sheds some optimism on the situation.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin vs. Purdue highlights: Edey, Boilermakers top Badgers on Senior Day

Zach Edey had 25 points and 14 rebounds – the 61st double-double of his career – to lead No. 3 Purdue to an impressive 78-70 win over Wiscon...

MARCH 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin vs. Purdue highlights: Edey, Boilermakers top Badgers on Senior Day

Zach Edey delivers on Senior Day, leads Purdue to impressive win over Wisconsin

After falling to the floor while clutching his left ankle midway through the first half, Zach Edey bounced back and delivered a memorable pe...

MARCH 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Zach Edey delivers on Senior Day, leads Purdue to impressive win over Wisconsin

Three takeaways from Purdue's Big Ten title-clinching win over Michigan State

Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds as No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 on Saturday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular...

MARCH 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three takeaways from Purdue's Big Ten title-clinching win over Michigan State

Braden Smith knocks down a TOUGH 3-pointer to help Purdue trim deficit against Michigan State

Braden Smith knocks down a TOUGH 3-pointer to help Purdue trim deficit against Michigan State

MARCH 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | CBB on FOX

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | CBB on FOX

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | CBB on FOX

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | CBB on FOX

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | CBB on FOX

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | CBB on FOX

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Braden Smith absorbs contact and finishes a strong and-1 layup that seals No. 2 Purdue's 84-76 victory over Minnesota

Braden Smith absorbs contact and finishes a strong and-1 layup that seals No. 2 Purdue's 84-76 victory over Minnesota

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Purdue's dominant win over Indiana further proves why this team should be appreciated

Following Purdue's commanding 79-59 victory over in-state rival Indiana, FOX Sports' John Fanta explains why the Boilermakers' greatness nee...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Purdue's dominant win over Indiana further proves why this team should be appreciated

Zach Edey's double-double, Braden Smith's 19 points lead No. 2 Purdue past Indiana 79-59

Zach Edey had 26 points and 13 rebounds while Braden Smith scored 19 to lead No. 2 Purdue past Indiana 79-59

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • Associated Press