US EditionBraden Smith sets NCAA all-time assists record, breaks Bobby Hurley's mark
Braden Smith set the NCAA career assist record with 1,077 assists in the first half of Purdue's NCAA Tournament opener, surpassing a 33-year-old mark.
- On Friday, Purdue guard Braden Smith became the NCAA Division I career assists leader, surpassing Bobby Hurley during the first-round game against Queens in St. Louis.
- Braden Smith's season-long assist chase and a dominant Big Ten Tournament run put him within striking distance, entering Friday's game needing just two assists after 1,075 career assists and 46 assists in Chicago.
- Smith first tied the mark with a Cluff layup at 17:25, then broke it with a feed to Kaufman-Renn at 12:11, earning a standing ovation.
- Now with 1,077 career assists, Smith's record surpasses Bobby Hurley's 33-year standard, cementing his legacy in NCAA history and setting a new benchmark for future point guards.
- Smith signaled a shift to team goals now that the record is secured, aiming at Purdue's national championship pursuit during his senior season.
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Purdue's Braden Smith Passes Bobby Hurley for NCAA Record in Win Over Queens
The Purdue Boilermakers extended their hot streak on Friday in a 104-71 win over Queens University in the Round of 64. This was the Boilermakers’ fifth straight win dating back to March 12.It was a blowout win for Purdue, and senior point guard Braden Smith made history in the contest, breaking former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s NCAA record for assists in a career. Smith recorded his second assist of the night with a pass to Trey Kaufman-Renn with…
Purdue's Smith sets D-I career assists record in rout of Queens in NCAA tournament
Braden Smith scored 26 points and became the Division I career leader in assists, guiding No. 2 seed Purdue to a 104-71 triumph over Queens University in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Friday night.
Purdue's Smith sets Division I career assists record in rout of Queens University in NCAA Tournament
Braden Smith scored 26 points and became the Division I career leader in assists, guiding No. 2 seed Purdue to a 104-71 win over Queens University in the NCAA Tournament
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