Purdue Reveals Braden Smith News Before Senior Season

Braden Smith has been the leader of the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball program for the past several years.

Smith is fresh off his third college basketball season, having led Purdue to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

While Smith and the Boilermakers suffered a loss to Houston in the Sweet 16, Purdue was able to take down High Point and McNeese State during March Madness.

After the season, Smith was honored by Purdue as the Male Athlete of the Year, presented by the Golden Petes Connors Empower Program.

" 2025 All-America First Team Cousy Award winner Big Ten Player of the Year Guided @boilerball to a second straight Sweet 16," posted the official social media account of the Purdue Boilermakers.

"The nations best point guard is highly deserving of his latest honor: Ricks Family Purdue Athletics Male Athlete of the Year."View the original article to see embedded media.During his third season with the Purdue Boilermakers, Smith averaged 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game.

Smith established himself as one of the best playmakers in the country, ranking No.

2 in average assists.

In his final game last season, a 62-60 loss to Houston, Smith recorded seven points, three rebounds and 15 assists.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3).Matt Krohn-Imagn Images As Purdue highlighted, Smith was the winner of the Bob Cousy award, given to the top point guard in the country.

He was also a Naismith Player of the Year finalist, which ultimately went to Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg.

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