Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff has been named to the preseason watchlist for the Naismith Trophy, awarded annually to the top player in men's college basketball.
The announcement comes after Huff's strong performance in the Bulldogs' 78-72 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 2, 2026.
Huff, wearing No. 34, drove against Purdue's C.J. Cox in the second half of the game, showcasing the skills that have put him on the national radar ahead of the 2026-27 season.
