Each week, our WAND Sports Team puts the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, but as a student and a community member! To submit a student-athlete's name, ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith sprained his hand during a victory over Minnesota. Smith continued to play after the injury, which occurred early in the game. He finished with 15 points, 12 assists, six ...

Purdue's Braden Smith became the Big Ten's all-time career assists leader during the victory over Wisconsin. The Boilermakers took control of the game with strong defensive play and a 13-0 advantage ...

Each week, our WAND Sports Team puts the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, ...

Sunflower State standout who was a multi-time all-state selection In High School: Three-time All-Sunflower League selection, earning third-team honors in 2023 before collecting first-team honors in ...

Purdue's Braden Smith suffered a knee injury early in a 69-64 victory over USC. After briefly leaving the game, Smith returned to score 18 first-half points. Smith struggled in the second half, ...

Braden Smith scored two of his game-high 22 points on a crucial steal and layup to help No. 5 Purdue escape with a 69-64 road win over Southern California on Saturday in Los Angeles. After buoying his ...