Smith's season of highlight reel-worthy plays also had no shortage of eye-popping stats. Here are seven numbers from Braden Smith's 2024-25 season that sound made up (but totally aren't).

LAFAYETTE — The fierce competitor and killer instinct were on hold. This was Braden Smith in his truer form, a laid back chill that's anything but what Purdue basketball fans see during games.

Smith's season of highlight reel-worthy plays also had no shortage of eye-popping stats. Here are seven numbers from Braden Smith's 2024-25 season that sound made up (but totally aren't).

INDIANAPOLIS — Braden Smith tried to push through the pain, finish out the season and provide the final shove that got the Colts into the postseason. Ultimately, his left knee would not let him.

Braden Smith had a 31-point night in Purdue's win over Iowa on Tuesday. Throughout the game, college basketball fans and analysts raved about the junior guard.

Braden Smith stats Entering Friday's game, Smith was averaging 16.3 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He was shooting 44.6% overall, 40.6% on 3s.

Braden Smith was selected as the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, but the Purdue's focus is on winning another Big Ten title and returning to the Final Four.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Purdue's Braden Smith had the strange sensation of living out a dream and a nightmare at the same time in the Final Four on Saturday night. “I played terrible,” Smith said. “And we ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Braden Smith still remembers the last time he doubted himself on the basketball court. Smith was playing with Team Teague in the AAU nationals. He was in third or fourth grade.

MINNEAPOLIS — Around 2 p.m. local time Friday, with his right leg stretched out and swathed in ice, Braden Smith was asked yet again about the moment that had aged Purdue men’s basketball fans ...

If the burgeoning clouds in the distance were any indication, rain could be headed for this corner of central Indiana. But if there are any concerns about a little weather chasing off Braden Smith ...