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- Braden Smith, Purdue senior guard, became the NCAA's all-time assists leader on March 21, 2026 with his 1,077th assist in a first-round game against Queens University, surpassing Bobby Hurley's 33-year record with his second assist.
- Smith, a four-year starter, has averaged 9.1 assists per game this season and was a Cousy Award finalist.
- His record helped Purdue secure a No. 2 seed.
- Fans at Enterprise Center in St. Louis celebrated.
