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Purdue's Braden Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season
Smith is heading into what should be his final season with the Boilermakers after a tremendous run over the past three seasons.
Two sophomores return after starting several times and playing closing minutes last season for Matt Painter. Two freshmen Purdue basketball players are options, too.
The 2025-26 college basketball season is less than two weeks away for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who tip off against Texas Southern on Monday, Nov. 3, a
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Iowa basketball star reflects on introduction to reigning Big Ten POY
In a recent podcast appearance, Iowa basketball's Bennett Stirtz shared his introduction to and respect for the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith might be the best player in college basketball this season, but will it translate to NBA Draft buzz?
Braden Smith logged 37 minutes per game last season. Will Purdue's deep bench allow the star guard more rest? Matt Painter answered that question.