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NBA/2026 Draft/Braden Smith

Braden Smith

PG · Purdue · Sr

PG
PGPurdueDay 2 Value
Overall
#41
Projected
Round 2
Height
5'10.25"
Weight
166.6 lbs
NBA Comparison: Tyrese Haliburton (defensive version)

Combine Measurements + Testing

Pre-combine scouting measurables

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height
5'10.25"
Weight
166.6 lbs
Wingspan
6'3.25"
Standing Reach
7'9.5"
Wing→Height Ratio
1.071
1.06+ is elite
Hand Length
8.25"
Hand Width
8.25"

Athletic Testing

Max Vertical
38.5"
Approach jump
Standing Vertical
31.0"
No approach
Lane Agility
10.76s
Lower is better
Mod Lane Agility
2.87s
Shuttle variant
3/4 Court Sprint
3.23s
Lower is better

Captured May 28, 2026.

Overview

Tenacious, pass-first point guard and NCAA career assist record holder. Smith averaged 14.3 PPG and 8.9 APG in 38 games as a senior at Purdue, shooting 44.6% FG and 36.1% from three. He broke Bobby Hurley's all-time NCAA career assist record with 1,077+ assists. His elite playmaking and toughness project as high-value NBA traits.

Strengths

+NCAA career assist record holder — 1,077+ assists
+Elite playmaking — 8.9 APG as a senior
+Solid scoring — 14.3 PPG, 44.6% FG, 36.1% from three
+Tenacious on-ball defender with quick hands
+Tough, competitive player who sets the tone

Weaknesses

-Undersized at 6'0" 175 lbs for the NBA
-Scoring in isolation against length is limited
-Athletic limitations against bigger guards

College Stats

SeasonSchoolGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2025-26Purdue3834.014.33.58.9——44.636.1—

Awards & Honors

NCAA Career Assist Record Holder (1,077+)Broke Bobby Hurley's all-time record
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