But a play between Uzan and Purdue's Braden Smith felt especially important. As Uzan prepped to run Houston's last set in the 60-60 game with under 20 seconds left, he drove right before putting a ...

Houston's game plan Friday night was a gamble: Gang up on Purdue point guard Braden Smith and hope to keep him from winning this Sweet 16 game. Houston very nearly lost that bet. Smith ...

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Everything that Purdue's Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer said following a 62-60 loss to Houston in the Sweet 16. INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue's 2024-25 season came to a heartbreaking ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue point guard Braden Smith is trying to get through the handshake line, trying to get back to the locker room, to his team — his guys — after pulling and tugging and ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Purdue star guard Braden Smith's parents both played college basketball at Arkansas Tech, meeting for the first time in the training room. Ginny and Dustin Smith spent countless ...

Braden Appelhans is the latest to join the list. Appelhans just finished his redshirt sophomore season at UNM. The 6-7 guard appeared in 31 games, started in one, and averaged 3.3 points.

“I always talk to him about how to dominate the game from the shoulders up. So Braden is a unique, special player, and I’m glad he’s on our team.” What You Should Read Next Men’s March ...

Before the Boilermakers gear up to play the No. 1 Cougars, Purdue's official social media team revealed that guard Braden Smith has been named a finalist for the Naismith Player of the Year award. " ...

Purdue basketball junior point guard Braden Smith is one of four finalists for the Naismith Trophy, awarded to the top player in college basketball. Smith is attempting to be Purdue's third ...

Throughout the season, Purdue basketball guard Braden Smith has set records upon records. The All-American guard is one of the top point guards in the country. Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson ...