Braden Smith wasn't a heavily recruited prospect out of high school. How did he wind up at Purdue? Matt Painter tells the ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith is the odds-on favorite to win the prestigious award at the end of the 2025-26 college basketball season. His teammate, forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, isn't too far down on ...

: Braden Smith has developed into one of the best point guards in the country over his three years at Purdue. He's already the program's all-time assist leader, has scored more than 1,000 points ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith is one of the most popular male athletes at the NIL Store. The rising senior was one of five finalists for the company's Highest Earning Male Athlete award for 2025.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives on Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Feb. 9, 2023. Purdue defeated Iowa 87-73.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) reacts after being fouled in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Over the last three seasons, we've seen Braden Smith do everything imaginable on a basketball court. Well, almost everything. The one thing the Purdue guard hasn't done during his time in West ...