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Polar, Smith Named Purdue's Top Athletes
- Published
- Apr 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 91
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Summary
Purdue Athletics has honored Mariah Poller and Braden Smith as the Ricks Family Female and Male Athletes of the Year for the 2025-2026 season. The announcement highlights record-breaking individual performances in both softball and men's basketball.
Topics
- Purdue Athletics
- Mariah Poller
- Braden Smith
- College Softball
- NCAA Basketball
- Big Ten Conference
- All-American
- Boilermaker Sports
Highlights
- Main idea: Mariah Poller and Braden Smith have been named Purdue's top male and female athletes for the 2025-2026 season
- Statistical feat: Poller leads national college softball with 92 hits and a .5 .54 batting average
- Historical context: Braden Smith becomes the 13th person in school history to win this honor
- Individual achievement: Smith earned the Cousy Award and achieved first-team All-American status twice
- Legacy impact: Smith concluded his career with the all-time NCAA record for assists at 1,103
Chapters
0:00Athletes of the Year Announcement: Purdue Athletics names Mariah Poller and Braden Smith as the Ricks Family Female and Male Athletes of the Year.1:00Braden Smith's Historic Season: A look at Smith's All-American honors, Big Ten Tournament MVP, and record-breaking assist numbers.