Summary
Braden Smith, the point guard for Purdue University's basketball team, set a new record for career assists during the NCAA Tournament. He became the NCAA Division I all-time leader in assists, surpassing the previous record. Smith's achievement was celebrated by fans and highlights his successful college basketball career.
Key Facts
- Braden Smith plays for Purdue University's basketball team, the Boilermakers.
- Smith set a new NCAA Division I record for career assists with 1,077 assists.
- Purdue entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed.
- During their first-round game against Queens Royals, Smith recorded 15 points and five assists in the first half.
- Smith has started every game in his college career, totaling 145 starts.
- His career stats average 12.9 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game.
- Smith has won several accolades, including Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Tournament MVP.
