Purdue Makes Historic Braden Smith Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Apr 11, 2025 1:58 PM ET

The Purdue Boilermakers had yet another respectable run in the NCAA Tournament, led by Naismith Player of the Year finalist Braden Smith.

The junior led Purdue to the Sweet 16, losing to Houston, the national title runner-up.

Before falling to the Cougars, Smith helped the Boilermakers earn wins over McNeese and High Point.

After the Boilermakers were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, they revealed a prestigious honor for Smith. During his third season with the program, he was named a consensus All-American.

Purdue is now the first school with a consensus All-American in four straight years since 2014.

"All-America U," posted the official social media account of the Purdue Boilermakers. "1st school with a consensus All-American in 4 straight years since 2014."

All-America U.

✅ 1st school with a consensus All-American in 4 straight years since 2014. pic.twitter.com/JO8rCpQLyz
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) April 11, 2025

During his third season with the Boilermakers, Smith posted 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game, ranking second in the nation in assists.

He's now in a prestigious category in Purdue basketball history, joining Zach Edey and Caleb Swanigan as consensus All-Americans.

Before Purdue revealed the historic news, the Boilermakers also mentioned that Smith had been named the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year.

Purdue is one of three programs with four consensus All-Americans since 2017.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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