Consensus first-team All-American point guard Braden Smith announced Monday that he is returning to Purdue for the 2025-26 campaign.The finalist for the Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year awards made his announcement on Instagram.”Running it back one last time,” Smith said. “Purdue has given me everything: Memories, challenges, growth, and a family. There’s still more to prove, more to accomplish, and more moments to create with my brothers.”Much love to my guys and Boiler Nation! Let’s make this next year unforgettable!”Smith was Big Ten Player of the Year as a junior this past season and won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard.