Braden Smith

Basketball Player

American Westfield, Indiana

Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/07/2003
Age23 years
BirthplaceWestfield, Indiana

Latest News about Braden Smith

17/08/2026

The Indiana Pacers signed Braden Smith to a two-way contract, allowing him to split time between the NBA roster and the Noblesville Boom. The deal followed his summer league stint and formally launched his rookie season with the organization.

24/06/2026

Braden Smith was selected 38th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and then traded to the Indiana Pacers on draft night. The move kept him in his home state as he began his professional career after a decorated run at Purdue.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryBraden Smith is an American basketball player known for his exceptional passing and leadership as a point guard. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers, where he became the NCAA Division I men’s basketball all-time career assist leader. He currently plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'0" (1.82 m)
Weight170 lbs (77 kg)
PositionPoint Guard

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegePurdue University
DegreeBachelor's Degree (in progress or completed)
High SchoolNot publicly disclosed

Personal Life

ResidenceIndianapolis, Indiana (as of 2026)
InterestsBasketball, Leadership, Team Strategy

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot publicly disclosed
Significant RelationshipsNot publicly disclosed

Family

ParentsNot publicly disclosed
SiblingsNot publicly disclosed

Career

College Career
TeamPurdue Boilermakers
Years2022–2026
Achievements
  • NCAA Division I all-time career assist leader
  • First-team Associated Press All-American
  • Big Ten All-Time Assists Leader (968+ assists)
  • Big Ten of the Year (assists per game, ranked 2nd nationally)
  • Big Ten Tournament MVP
  • Big Ten all-time career assists leader
  • Set Big Ten Tournament single-game (16), single-tournament (46), and career (96) assists records
  • Only player in NCAA history with at least 1,500 points, 1,000 assists, and 500 rebounds
Professional Career
TeamIndiana Pacers
LeagueNBA
Years2026–Present
PositionPoint Guard

Style Quotient

Playing StyleExceptional passer, high basketball IQ, leadership-oriented, team-first mentality
On-Court PresenceConsistent, reliable, assist-driven

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Smith was an overlooked recruit before emerging as one of the top point guards in the nation.
2. He set the Big Ten all-time assists record on January 3 during Purdue's game against Wisconsin.
3. His assist total reached 968+ and continues to grow.
4. He earned First-team Associated Press All-American honors despite being initially overlooked.
5. He set the Big Ten all-time assists record during Purdue's game against Wisconsin.
6. His Purdue career ended with 1,103 assists, 1,932 points, and 673 rebounds.
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