Doyel: Braden Smith has All-America game, Magic Johnson season and Big Ten POY clinched Of course, this end-of-season nod wasn't Smith's only goal — even his primary one. He's the first winner since ...

Purdue's Braden Smith has made history all season but might've saved his best for last – this Sweet 16 loss to Houston. And ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith was named the winner of the 2025 Bob Cousy Award, presented to the top point guard in college ...

Braden Smith had a banner season for Purdue basketball, proving his statistics as the Boilermaker point guard in his first two seasons weren't solely a product of having Zach Edey as a teammate.

For someone who pursues perfection, Braden Smith sometimes needs to be pushed. His trust in others is reciprocated back to ...

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.

Houston's game plan Friday night was a gamble: Gang up on Purdue point guard Braden Smith and hope to keep him from winning this Sweet 16 game. Houston very nearly lost that bet. Smith, who has ...