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Purdue star Braden Smith, BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa lead 2025-26 AP preseason All-America team

The Associated Press released its 2025-26 preseason All-America men's basketball team on Monday, headlined by three returning stars, a top-ranked transfer and the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Purdue’s Smith earns unanimous AP preseason All-America honors, joined by Texas Tech’s Toppin

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Braden Smith, AJ Dybantsa Headline 2025 AP Preseason MCBB All-American Team

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Purdue point guard Braden Smith leads AP preseason All-American team

Smith averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals last season for the Boilermakers, who reached the Sweet 16.

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BYU men’s basketball: AJ Dybantsa selected as a first-team preseason All-American

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No UConn men’s players on preseason All-America team; Purdue’s Braden Smith unanimous choice

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Purdue's Braden Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season

Smith is heading into what should be his final season with the Boilermakers after a tremendous run over the past three seasons.

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Who will start alongside Braden Smith for top-ranked Purdue basketball? Exploring 4 options

Two sophomores return after starting several times and playing closing minutes last season for Matt Painter. Two freshmen Purdue basketball players are options, too.

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Iowa basketball star reflects on introduction to reigning Big Ten POY

In a recent podcast appearance, Iowa basketball's Bennett Stirtz shared his introduction to and respect for the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year.

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Will Purdue's Deep Bench Provide Braden Smith More Rest? Matt Painter's Honest Answer

Braden Smith logged 37 minutes per game last season. Will Purdue's deep bench allow the star guard more rest? Matt Painter answered that question.