Braeden Smith

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Braeden Smith
No. 3–Gonzaga Bulldogs
Position Point guard
League West Coast Conference
Personal information
Born Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights

Braeden Smith is an American college basketball player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the West Coast Conference (WCC). He previously played for the Colgate Raiders.

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Early life and high school career

Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but moved to Seattle, Washington, at a young age. His parents, Reggie and Kristin Smith, played basketball in high school. He has two younger brothers. [1] Smith attended Seattle Prep, where he was coached by Mike Kelly. In December 2021, Smith set the all-time assist and steals records and surpassed 1,000 career points in a 75–55 win over Lakeside. He committed to play college basketball at Colgate. [2]

College career

Smith averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.as a freshman. [3] He was named to the Patriot League All-Rookie Team. [4] As a sophomore, Smith averaged 12.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. He was named Patriot League Player of the Year. Smith led the Raiders to the NCAA tournament, where they lost to Baylor in the first round. Following the season, he transferred to Gonzaga. [5] Smith redshirted the 2024-25 season. [6]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Colgate 353531.6.481.361.8263.94.41.3.111.6
2023–24 Colgate 353530.2.393.311.7865.55.61.9.112.5
2024–25 Gonzaga Redshirt.svg Redshirt
Career707030.9.431.330.8064.75.01.6.112.0

References

  1. ↑ Aquije, Omar (May 12, 2023). "Braeden Smith's breakout first year". Colgate Raiders . Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Buhler, Andy (December 17, 2021). "Braeden Smith breaks Seattle Prep assists, steals records in win over Lakeside". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ Connolly, Matt (April 29, 2024). "Colgate guard Braeden Smith enters NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Colgate Lauded with Postseason All-Patriot Honors". Colgate Raiders . February 27, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ Forsman, Cole (June 30, 2024). "Gonzaga lands Colgate transfer Braeden Smith". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Lawson, Theo (May 24, 2024). "Colgate transfer Braeden Smith commits to Gonzaga, plans to redshirt in 2024-25". The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved April 25, 2025.
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