Braden Smith’s College Comeback | Indiana Pacers News

Braden Smith, the Purdue standout drafted 38th by the Indiana Pacers, might be heading back to college thanks to a Colorado court ruling that lets 2022 players return — even after exhausting eligibility. With the NCAA’s “five by five” rule now sidelined for this group, Smith faces a big decision: start his NBA career or return to Purdue for one more year, possibly cashing in on bigger NIL deals. The Pacers still hold his rights, so either way, they’re not out of the game — and fans are watching closely to see which path he chooses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28f8bdc75e54e1c0