Purdue junior guard is one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year. He was recently named the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year.

How the Hoosiers shut down Braden Smith, leading to a memorable victory. Pregame theatrics with the return of Bob Knight's chair and a Hoosier State-focused starting lineup had the makings of a movie.

Here are player grades from Purdue’s third consecutive loss: (*denotes Man of the Match) Braden Smith: 6/10 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ended up on the ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Purdue’s Braden Smith was named the Big Ten player of the year and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo coach of the ...

Braden Smith of Purdue was named the Big Ten player of year on Tuesday, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo the coach of the year and Wisconsin’s John Tonje the newcomer of the ...

Braden Smith was named the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year, marking the third straight year a Purdue player has won the award ...

Without Zach Edey, would Braden Smith fall ... Joining Smith on the All-Big Ten First Team is teammate Trey Kaufman-Renn, who had a breakout season. Both were selected first-team by both coaches and ...

Trey Kaufman-Renn wasn't the Purdue player in first-half foul trouble, and it allowed him to play a starring role. Braden Smith showcased his generosity in a first half that was explosive. The bench ...