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‘He’s grown up quickly’: How Braden Smith is changing the culture of Westfield High School basketball

Each morning at 7:45 the bus came to take Braden Smith to school.

It was part of his schedule from the third grade through the sixth grade. Braden would get up at 6 a.m., head downstairs and watch basketball highlights on YouTube until it was time to depart.

The players Braden studied were true point guards, ones known for dynamic shooting and stylish passing: Steph Curry, Pete Maravich, Steve Nash and Jason Williams just to name a few.

Naturally, Braden tried his best to imitate them, racing down the court and trying behind-the-back passes as early as the third grade.