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Braden Smith Joins 1,000 Assists Club Despite Purdue Loss

2/27/2026

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Braden Smith, Purdue guard, became the fifth NCAA Division I player to reach 1,000 career assists in the game vs. No. 13 Michigan State.
He recorded the assist on a goaltended shot by Trey Kaufman-Renn.
Smith finished with 10 assists as Purdue lost 76-74.
He previously set the Big Ten career assist record and is a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year.

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Braden Smith, Purdue guard, became the fifth NCAA Division I player to reach 1,000 career assists in the game vs. No. 13 Michigan State.
He recorded the assist on a goaltended shot by Trey Kaufman-Renn.
Smith finished with 10 assists as Purdue lost 76-74.
He previously set the Big Ten career assist record and is a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year.