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Braeden Smith

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Gonzaga

Junior · 6' 0" · 170 lbs

29 games played

Braeden Smith is a junior guard who has been a key part of Gonzaga's rotation, averaging 5.2 points in 29 games. He takes care of the ball with just 1.2 turnovers per game.

Braeden Smith arrived at Gonzaga as one of the most decorated mid-major guards in recent memory. A Seattle native who starred at Seattle Prep, Smith set school records for career assists (502) and steals (210) while earning two-time Metro League Athlete of the Year honors. He signed with Colgate out of high school and immediately made an impact, earning Patriot League All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman after averaging 11.6 points and 4.4 assists. Smith started all 70 of Colgate's games across two seasons and helped guide the Raiders to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. As a sophomore in 2023-24, he was named Patriot League Player of the Year after averaging 12.5 points, 5.6 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. Smith transferred to Gonzaga in May 2024 and redshirted during the 2024-25 season under the coaching staff's development plan, positioning himself for a significant role with the Bulldogs this year.