Zach Edey won consecutive Naismith Trophies for National Player of the Year. His Purdue teammate Braden Smith is among four ...

Braden Smith is self-critical, and works relentlessly to gain any edge he can. He's a risk-taker, except when shots aren't ...

Braden Smith brushed preseason player of the year aside in October, saying he wantred the postseason honor. He got it, but ...

Braden Smith of Purdue was named the Associated Press 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 year.

Rating Purdue's starting lineup and reserves, which perhaps showed Matt Painter willing to make a rotational change.

For someone who pursues perfection, Braden Smith sometimes needs to be pushed ... s shot selection against Illinois (27.8% from 3), Michigan (33.8% overall) and High Point (33.3% from 3).

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates after a basket against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA ...