**NCAA Report: The Best Point Guard in All American Country — Braden Smith Wins 2025 Bob Cousy Award**
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024–2025 college basketball season, Purdue Boilermakers’ star point guard **Braden Smith** has been named the winner of the **2025 Bob Cousy Award**, presented annually to the best point guard in men’s college basketball. The announcement came during a live NCAA Awards ceremony, cementing Smith’s status as one of the most elite and complete players in the nation.
The **Bob Cousy Award**, named after the legendary Hall of Fame point guard and Boston Celtics icon, honors the player who best demonstrates leadership, playmaking ability, basketball IQ, and overall excellence at the point guard position. For Braden Smith, the honor caps off a season filled with jaw-dropping highlights, poised leadership, and unmatched consistency.
Smith averaged 16.8 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game during the 2024–25 season, guiding Purdue to a top-10 national finish and another deep NCAA Tournament run. He was the engine behind one of the most efficient offenses in college basketball, constantly pushing the pace, setting up teammates with surgical precision, and taking over games when needed. Whether it was delivering a no-look pass in traffic or hitting a clutch three in crunch time, Smith rose to every occasion.
Beyond the stats, what separated Smith from the competition was his maturity and control. Opposing coaches and analysts praised his “coach-on-the-floor” mentality, often noting that he played with the poise of a senior even as an underclassman. His chemistry with teammates, particularly All-American big man Zach Edey before his graduation, and this year’s supporting cast, helped elevate Purdue’s performance to championship-caliber levels.
“This award means everything,” Smith said during his acceptance speech. “I’ve looked up to the great point guards who came before me, and to be mentioned among them is a dream come true. I want to thank my coaches, teammates, and the entire Purdue family for believing in me every step of the way.”
Smith is the first Purdue player ever to win the Cousy Award, and he now joins a prestigious list of past winners, including NBA stars like Jameer Nelson, Kemba Walker, Trey Burke, and Ja Morant. His win also underscores the evolution of the modern point guard—able to score, defend, facilitate, and lead both on and off the court.
Purdue head coach Matt Painter had nothing but praise for his star guard. “Braden represents everything you want in a point guard. He’s tough, smart, unselfish, and fearless. This award is a reflection of the hard work he’s put in, and we’re all incredibly proud of him.”
As NBA scouts continue to track his development, Smith’s stock has never been higher. With the Cousy Award in hand and his legacy at Purdue firmly etched in stone, Braden Smith has proven he’s not only the best point guard in college basketball—but also a leader destined for greatness at the next level.
Congratulations to Braden Smith, your **2025 Bob Cousy Award winner** and the nation’s premier point guard.
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