Gonzaga University has secured a significant addition to their basketball team with the commitment of Braeden Smith, a transfer guard from Colgate. Smith, a Seattle native and the Patriot League Player of the Year, averaged 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game last season. He will redshirt during the 2024-25 season, giving him two seasons of eligibility remaining and positioning him to become the Bulldogs' starting point guard once Ryan Nembhard leaves. Smith was also considering offers from Cal, UW, and Davidson. He started all 70 games over two seasons at Colgate, where the team went 51-19 and made two NCAA Tournament appearances. Smith was top-15 in the Patriot League in four categories last season: 5.6 assists (1st), 1.9 steals (T-1st), 12.5 points (7th), and 5.5 rebounds (12th).
Colgate transfer Braeden Smith will go to Gonzaga and redshirt this coming season. https://t.co/jdPxfooeNC
New #Gonzaga point guard Braeden Smith was top-15 in the Patriot League in four categories last season: 5.6 assists (1st), 1.9 steals (T-1st), 12.5 points (7th), 5.5 rebounds (12th). Started all 70 games over two seasons. #Colgate went 51-19 in those, made two NCAA Tournaments.
Updated #Gonzaga roster, broken down by potential starters/reserves. Starters: Ryan Nembhard Nolan Hickman Michael Ajayi Ben Gregg Graham Ike Reserves: Khalif Battle Dusty Stromer Steele Venters Jun Seok Yeo Braden Huff Emmanuel Innocenti Braeden Smith
Borzello reporting that Braeden Smith plans to redshirt at #Gonzaga next season. Gives him two seasons as the Bulldogs' starting point guard once Ryan Nembhard leaves. https://t.co/a8mztDITKi
#Gonzaga with another major acquisition in the transfer portal. Seattle native Braeden Smith commits after winning Patriot League Player of the Year honors. Will have two years of eligibility remaining. Was also looking at Cal, UW, Davidson. https://t.co/TyHwK4GAB6
Colgate transfer Braeden Smith, the Patriot League Player of the Year, has committed to Gonzaga, source told ESPN. He will redshirt during the 2024-25 season. Smith averaged 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists last season. Seattle native.
NEWS: Colgate transfer guard Braeden Smith, the Patriot League Player of the Year, has committed to Gonzaga, he tells @On3sports. The 6-foot sophomore averaged 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. https://t.co/JtcIK66WAX https://t.co/5blXVlFUsN