Braden Smith of Purdue is the Associated Press Big Ten player of year, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is coach of the year and ...

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Purdue didn't earn a double-bye in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament, but the Boilermakers still have a favorable path to the championship on Sunday.

Purdue’s Braden Smith was named the Big Ten player of the year and Michigan ...

Purdue junior guard Braden Smith was named the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year after averaging 16.3 points, 8.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game.

Braden Smith brushed preseason player of the year aside in October, saying he wantred the postseason honor. He got it, but not the way he wanted.

For the first time in Big Ten history, players from the same team have been named Big Ten Player of the Year three seasons in ...

Wisconsin basketball is still projected as a No. 3 seed in USA TODAY's latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection.

The Illini sent an offer to 6-foot-4 wing Jasiah Jarvis, who could become yet another three-point bomber for the program ...