Braden Smith wasn't a heavily recruited prospect out of high school. How did he wind up at Purdue? Matt Painter tells the unique story of the guard's path.

There are going to be plenty of roster spots to fill for Purdue's basketball team following the 2025-26 season. Heading into ...

Here's how Omer Mayer played at the FIBA U19 World Cup. Mayer committed late in the recruiting cycle for the 2025 class, and already looks like a candidate to play alongside Braden Smith.

Smith has climbed to the peak of college basketball through his elite passing skills, defensive prowess, and improved shooting ability. Last season, he averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 ...

EA Sports announced it was working to recreate its college basketball video game for the 2028-29 season. Purdue guard Braden Smith is ready for the release.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) goes to the basket past Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Jan. 2, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ...

The 2025-26 college basketball season is set to kick off in early November. Leading the odds is Purdue's Braden Smith at +500, followed closely by Texas Tech's JT Toppin at +750.

Purdue's Braden Smith celebrates during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Houston Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) ...