Braden Smith
Updated on 4/13/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
College: Purdue
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/25/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 48
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
Pros:
Good shooter, especially from deep
Good scorer off the dribble
Very good playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defender that can get steals
Above average athlete
Cons:
Can display spotty shot selection
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can struggle against length and athleticism
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Undersized for his position
Summary:
Braden Smith is a smart, skilled playmaker that currently plays for Purdue. He is a stat-stuffing point guard that can shoot, pass, and rebound the basketball. He doesn’t possess ideal size or athleticism, but he is a skilled playmaker that projects to be a solid role player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Purdue Basketball Bio
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/11/24 Purdue-Yale Game via Big Ten Network
Games Scouted:
2/9/23 Purdue vs. Iowa
2/25/23 Purdue vs. Indiana
1/5/24 Purdue vs. Illinois
1/24/26 Purdue vs. Illinois
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