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Braden Smith Named Big Ten Preseason Player of Year

10/15/2025

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Braden Smith of Purdue University was named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year for 2025-26.
Last season, he averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.
Key matchups include Alabama's Labaron Philon (10.6 points) and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford, who once limited Smith.
Other notable opponents include Iowa's Bennett Stirtz (19.2 points), UCLA's Donovan Dent, the Mountain West Player of the Year, and Ohio State's Bruce Thornton.

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Braden Smith of Purdue University was named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year for 2025-26.
Last season, he averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.
Key matchups include Alabama's Labaron Philon (10.6 points) and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford, who once limited Smith.
Other notable opponents include Iowa's Bennett Stirtz (19.2 points), UCLA's Donovan Dent, the Mountain West Player of the Year, and Ohio State's Bruce Thornton.