Nya Smith brings shot-making gravity and steady two-way pop to Purdue
In the 2025-26 season, Nya Smith profiles as a reliable Purdue guard who can score in bunches, space the floor, and chip in across the box score, with Purdue listing her at 8.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game after her 2024-25 season at 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 assists per game. Her calling card is perimeter volume and confidence: at UNC Greensboro in the 2024-25 season, she shot 32.7% from three while taking 162 threes, and she has already shown she can swing games with efficient scoring bursts. She looks like a fit for teams needing a guard who competes hard, stretches defenses, and can create offense without needing the whole playbook built around her.
