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Braden Smith's return to Purdue shows how bucking trend of building through transfer portal can work
The latest coup for Matt Painter and his staff came Monday: Braden Smith, the star guard who would have commanded big money ...
Braden Smith Announces Return to Purdue for 2025-26 Season
Braden Smith is running it back. The Purdue guard announced via social media on Monday that he will return to West Lafayette ...
Boiler Banter: Braden Smith's Return Immediately Makes Purdue Title Contender
Purdue All-American guard Braden Smith announced his return for the 2025-26 campaign on Monday. It automatically puts Purdue ...
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith to return for senior year: 'There's still more to prove'
In an Instagram post, Smith said he is "running it back one last time" with the Boilermakers. The Westfield grad, last season ...
The 'next Braden Smith?' Purdue basketball recruit Omer Mayer highlights, stats, scouting report
Omer Mayer played two seasons in EuroLeague, gaining valuable experience and becoming a star at his age range. Here's what to ...
Purdue All-American G Braden Smith returning for senior season
Consensus first-team All-American point guard Braden Smith announced Monday that he is returning to Purdue for the 2025-26 ...
All-American Braden Smith returning to Purdue for senior season
Purdue guard Braden Smith, a consensus first-team All-American who averaged 15.8 points and 8.7 assists, which was second in ...
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Announces Return to Boilermakers for Senior Season
The Purdue Boilermakers got some extremely welcome news on Monday when standout guard Braden Smith announced his intention to ...
With Braden Smith Returning, Purdue May Be No. 1 In AP Preseason Poll
All-American guard Braden Smith announced he will return to Purdue for his senior season. The Boilermakers could be No. 1 in ...
Purdue's Braden Smith Makes Major Announcement After NCAA Tournament
Braden Smith and the Purdue Boilermakers made some noise in the NCAA Tournament during his All-American season. Smith led ...
Opinion
Doyel: Braden Smith gave Houston problems. It honored the Purdue basketball star's greatness
Purdue's Braden Smith has made history all season but might've saved his best for last – this Sweet 16 loss to Houston. And "last" could be literal.
Braden Smith Will Return to Purdue for Senior Season, Made 2025 MCBB All-American Team
The 2025-26 outlook for the Purdue men's basketball team got a lot better Monday. That is because guard Braden Smith revealed he will return for his senior season after leading the Boilermakers during ...