Chris Hacopian, the infielder from Maryland, was a top player in the portal is the latest to commit to Texas A&M for the 2026 season, per On3's Pete Nakos.

This is Purdue's third consecutive Big Ten Player of the Year award, with Zach Edey winning the previous two. Without Zach Edey, would Braden Smith fall off or flourish?

Braden Smith of Purdue was named the Associated Press Big Ten player of year on Tuesday, Michigan State's Tom Izzo the coach of the year and Wisconsin's John Tonje the newcomer of the year.