Gonzaga Guard Braeden Smith Joins Notre Dame

0:00On April 20th, Braden Smith, the six-foot Gonzaga Guard, just committed to Notre Dame through the transfer portal. Last season he started 18 of 35 games, logging 17 minutes a night with 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3. 0.6 assists. He read-shared it the year before that. Earlier, Smith balled out at Colgate over two years, starting 35 games and averaging over 30 minutes. His standout 2024 campaign earned him Patriot League player of the year, first team all league, and tournament MVP honors, dropping, 12.5 points per game. From Seattle, this guy is a high school legend at Seattle Prep, snagging Metro League athlete of the year as a senior, while starring as a quarterback, and wide receiver. Fans are buzzing about his smooth fit for the Irish back court. He's Notre Dame's third portal pick-up, joining Big South Player of the Year, Duncombe and Pengrad Ethan Roberts. They're rebuilding after losing Marcus Burton to Indiana, Jalen Harrelson to Tennessee, and Cole Certa to Clemson.

1:05Portal deadline hits Monday, but enter players can still commit after. Keep eyes on Notre Dame, they're stacking talent to make noise next season.