Consensus first-team All-American point guard Braden Smith announced Monday that he is returning to Purdue for the 2025-26 campaign.
The finalist for the Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year awards made his announcement on Instagram.
“Running it back one last time,” Smith said. “Purdue has given me everything: Memories, challenges, growth, and a family. There’s still more to prove, more to accomplish, and more moments to create with my brothers.
“Much love to my guys and Boiler Nation! Let’s make this next year unforgettable!”
Smith was Big Ten Player of the Year as a junior this past season and won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard.
He averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals and made 83 3-pointers in 36 games to help Purdue (24-12) reach the Sweet 16 before losing to Houston. He had 15 assists in the loss to the Cougars.
Smith is Purdue’s all-time leader with 758 career assists.
–Field Level Media
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