BRADEN SMITH NEWS

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

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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue's Braden Smith Named Top-6 Point Guard, According to ESPN's Dick Vitale Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith was listed as one of the top-six point guards in college basketball, according to ESPN’s Dick Vitale....

FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Matt Painter Critical of Cousy Award Snubbing Purdue's Braden Smith: 'It Doesn't Make Sense' Purdue sophomore guard Braden Smith was not one of 10 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, despite averaging 12.1 points and seven assists per...

JANUARY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Effective as facilitator Smith ended with nine points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 84-70 win over Iowa.

Impact Smith helped get the ball down low to Zach Edey in a rout of Iowa, closing with nine points, six rebounds, nine assists a block and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot sophomore has started in all 19 games this season, averaging 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.6 steals on 32.4 minutes per game. Smith has been stellar leading the Boilermakers' offense this season, while shooting an attention-grabbing 41.8 percent from deep himself (3.5 attempts per game).

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten men's college basketball midseason report: Storylines, power rankings, more

As we reach the midway point of the men's college basketball season, FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up his Big Ten power rankings, all-confer...

JANUARY 18

Purdue's Zach Edey, Braden Smith Not Overhyping Rivalry Game vs. Indiana Purdue stars Zach Edey and Braden Smith both acknowledged the rivalry game with Indiana is important. But does it mean more than other Big T...

JANUARY 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

24 in '24: Top 24 college basketball players to watch in the new year

As the first college basketball weekend of 2024 approaches, John Fanta presents his list of 24 players who could determine how the remainder...

JANUARY 4

Logs another big-time outing Smith posted 26 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 92-84 victory over Arizona.

Impact Smith notched his second-consecutive game with over 25 points, closing with 26 on 15 shots during Saturday's win over the Wildcats. The 6-foot sophomore has taken massive strides this season, averaging 14.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.7 steals on 32.2 minutes per game. Smith has evolved as a scorer for the Boilermakers, but still demonstrates understanding of the fact that getting Zach Edey the ball is the driving force behind this team's success. Smith, Zach Edey and Fletcher Loyer are three names opposing teams don't want to match up against in March.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Purdue hands No. 1 Arizona first loss of season

Guards Fletcher Loyer (career-high 27 points) and Braden Smith (26 points) lead way as Boilermakers knock off Wildcats in epic showdown.

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Braden Smith flirts with triple-double again as No. 1 Purdue routs Texas Southern 99-67

Braden Smith had 19 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds as No. 1 Purdue routed Texas Southern 99-67

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 Gavitt Tipoff Games: Three takeaways from opening night

Dug McDaniel was dominant in Michigan's win over St. Johns, while Zach Edey helped Purdue hold off Xavier in the opening night of the 2023 G...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Zach Edey and Braden Smith help No. 2 Purdue pass first real test with 83-71 win over Xavier

Zach Edey finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds while Braden Smith added 12 points and seven assists Monday to give No. 2 Purdue an 83-71 victory over Xavier

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 Gavitt Tipoff Games: 5 players to watch as Big Ten, Big East square off

The 2023 Gavitt Tipoff Games begin Monday night with Michigan taking on St. John's and Xavier battling Purdue. Here are five players to keep...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Braden Smith powers Purdue basketball to European tour victory Purdue sophomore guard Braden Smith had 22 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. The Boilermakers play on Thursday.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • INDYSTAR.COM

How Fairleigh Dickinson toppled Purdue with a perfect game plan and 'a chip on our shoulder'

Inside the plans Tobin Anderson and Fairleigh Dickinson made to deal with Zach Edey and No. 1-seeded Purdue, and why the Knights think they...

MARCH 20, 2023

Playing despite injury Smith is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus FDU but is working through some pain on his right shooting hand, Gregg Doyel of IndyStarSports reports.

Impact Smith will play Friday but could be limited in his shooting. This could explain the freshman guard's 0-of-8 shooting performance against Penn State in the Big 10 tournament. Smith is averaging 9.8 points, 4.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 30.2 minutes across 34 games this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's What Braden Smith and Zach Edey Said After Purdue's Win Against Ohio State Freshman point guard Braden Smith and junior center Zach Edey met with the media following the team’s 80-66 win against Ohio State. With the...

MARCH 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Purdue Point Guard Braden Smith Named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team First-year point guard Braden Smith started all 31 games of the regular season for Purdue basketball and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshm...

MARCH 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM