The Pacers are moving into the second round, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who reports (via Twitter) that Indiana will acquire the 38th pick from the Bulls to add former Purdue star Braden Smith.
A solid week at the NBA Scouting Combine has helped Braden Smith's stock heading into this year's draft. Still considered a second-round selection, the former Purdue point guard impressed in Chicago, particularly during the two scrimmages.
At every stage in his college basketball career, Braden Smith has heard the doubters. That's not any different this week, as the former Purdue guard pursues his dream of playing in the NBA at the scouting combine.
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
After spending Tuesday going through athletic and shooting drills, Braden Smith was back in his element on Wednesday afternoon, participating in a live scrimmage at the NBA Scouting Combine.
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Former Purdue guard Braden Smith didn't waste any time proving he belongs in the NBA. On Tuesday, the two-time All-American put up strong athletic testing and shooting numbers as he tries to work his way up for this year's draft.
Not to state the obvious, but a lot of Purdue's production from the 2025-26 season. That's certainly nothing new to those following the Boilermakers. But just how much of last year's production is leaving?
Braden Smith is headed to Chicago with a chance to impress scouts across the NBA. On Friday, the NBA released a list of 73 players invited to participate in its annual scouting combine, held in Chicago.
For those outside West Lafayette, it probably felt as if Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer were at Purdue for a decade. The dynamic duo started all four years with the Boilermakers, never missing a game.
Purdue guard Braden Smith has been properly honored at the school's basketball practice facility. As a two-time All-American, the former Boilermaker has a new sign hanging up inside Cardinal Court.
In today’s college basketball world, keeping one student-athlete for four years is rare. Retaining three starters and pivotal contributors for their entire span of eligibility is unheard of.
Some of the top players throughout the country this season are still playing in March Madness.
Loyer scored a game-leading 24 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 shooting from three in a 79-69 win over Miami in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS -- On the night he broke the NCAA's all-time career assist record, Purdue's Braden Smith also displayed his ability to score. Smith's game-high
The NCAA men's tournament continued on Friday with the conclusion of the first round, and it was a day dominated by chalk. Most of the favorites and higher seeds did what was expected, but there were still some great finishes, big moments and big storylines.
Purdue is set to play in the 2026 NCAA Tournament this week. The Boilermakers are a second seed in the West region and will play Queens (N.C.) in the first round.
Braden Smith and the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers are steaming, heading into the NCAA Tournament on a hot streak after winning the Big Ten Championship 80-72 against Yaxel Lendeborg and the Michigan Wolverines.
Purdue star Braden Smith had a strange wardrobe change during the Big 10 Championship on Sunday. Purdue faced Michigan for the Big 10 title game at United Center in Chicago, Ill.
To be anointed the country's best player in collegiate hoops, one has to blend top-notch individual statistics with a strong overall team performance. That's what these Naismith candidates possess.
Braden Smith scored two of his game-high 22 points on a crucial steal and layup to help No. 5 Purdue escape with a 69-64 road win over Southern California on Saturday in Los Angeles.
Braden Smith continues to dazzle with his insane passing ability. In the Indy Classic, the Purdue guard dished out 14 assists and led the Boilermakers to an 88-60 victory over Auburn.
You can almost hear the collective groan from Boilermaker nation. Just when things were clicking, the basketball gods decided to throw a wrench in the works.
Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night.
Braden Smith had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help No. 1 Purdue outlast visiting Oakland.
Smith is heading into what should be his final season with the Boilermakers after a tremendous run over the past three seasons.
Braden Smith is set to return for his fourth season at Purdue, entering the 2025–26 campaign as one of the top players in college basketball. The former three-star recruit from Westfield, Indiana, has developed into a star and is expected to lead the Boilermakers on a deep postseason run.
All-American point guard Braden Smith and the Purdue Boilermakers couldn't get it done in the first season following Zach Edey's departure, falling in the Sweet 16 to the Houston Cougars.
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