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Notre Dame basketball gets transfer commitment from Gonzaga guard
TL;DR
Notre Dame basketball has secured a transfer commitment from Braeden Smith, a guard previously with Gonzaga. Smith, a rising senior, brings experience and shooting ability to the team for the 2026-27 season.
Key points
- Braeden Smith transfers from Gonzaga to Notre Dame
- Smith averaged 5.1 points per game last season
- He won the Patriot League Player of the Year at Colgate
- Smith brings veteran leadership and shooting ability
- Notre Dame aims to enhance its roster through the transfer portal
Braeden SmithNotre Dame Fighting IrishGonzaga BulldogsColgate Raiders
Following mulitple players leaving Notre Dame’s men’s basketball program, there was a big need to add talent through the transfer portal.
A few have already decided to join the Irish, and on Sunday night another opted to don the Blue and Gold. Rising senior guard Braeden Smith, who started his career at Colgate before transferring to Gonzaga this past season committed to Notre Dame as the weekend ended.
The 6-foot and 170-pounder averaged 17.1-minutes and 5.1-points this past season for the Bulldogs, will bring veteran leadership to the Irish. While his statistical numbers aren’t eye-popping, having three-years of solid play under his belt will help this coming season.
Smith shot 46.7% from the field this past year, 33.3% from beyond the arc, and will add some much needed shooting to the Irish. He won the Patriot League Player of the Year at Colgate, and Notre Dame hopes to bring out that kind of production out of his in 2026-27.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame lands a former POY through the transfer portal Sunday night
Q&A
Who is Braeden Smith and what are his stats?
Braeden Smith is a 6-foot guard who averaged 5.1 points and shot 46.7% from the field while at Gonzaga.
What impact will Braeden Smith have on Notre Dame basketball?
Smith is expected to provide veteran leadership and improve the team's shooting, having previously won the Patriot League Player of the Year at Colgate.
Why did Braeden Smith transfer to Notre Dame?
Smith transferred to Notre Dame to fill the talent gap left by departing players and to leverage his experience for the upcoming season.
