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Braden Smith Breaks NCAA Assists Record at Purdue

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 20, 2026, Purdue senior guard Braden Smith recorded his 1,077th assist to Trey Kaufman-Renn, breaking the NCAA all-time assists record in a first-round game against Queens University.
He surpassed Bobby Hurley's record of 1,076 assists.
Braden Smith is a four-year starter at Purdue.
Smith averaged 9.1 assists per game this season.
Smith expressed gratitude and stated his goal of winning a national championship this season.

History

Historical Context

Bobby Hurley set the NCAA all-time assists record with 1,076 assists in 1993 while leading Duke University to two national championships. Recently, Braden Smith surpassed this record with 1,083 assists, reflecting the evolving emphasis on playmaking in college basketball. This shift highlights the growing importance of teamwork and assists, influencing future players' strategies and training methods.

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Story summary

On March 20, 2026, Purdue senior guard Braden Smith recorded his 1,077th assist to Trey Kaufman-Renn, breaking the NCAA all-time assists record in a first-round game against Queens University.
He surpassed Bobby Hurley's record of 1,076 assists.
Braden Smith is a four-year starter at Purdue.
Smith averaged 9.1 assists per game this season.
Smith expressed gratitude and stated his goal of winning a national championship this season.

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