A former Bruin is coming home as a coach.

UCLA women&#39;s basketball hires former WNBA coach Noelle Quinn

Ranking the Top 99 Players in the College Basketball Transfer Portal

Veteran experience is the ultimate commodity in college basketball. As front offices and coaching staffs evaluate roster math for the upcoming season, several high-impact stars have the option to run it back for a fifth year. We power rank the top 15 fifth-year college basketball players who could return, led by Missouri scoring forward Mark Mitchell Jr., Auburn powerhouse Keyshawn Hall, Ole Miss wing AJ Storr, and UCLA assist-maestro Donovan Dent. Check out our complete 15-player big board to see which returning veterans could shape the national championship race.

Ranking the Top 15 5th-Year College Basketball Players Who Could Return for 2026

NCAA introduces a five for five rule, extending college athletes’ eligibility to 5 years. This sudden change has sparked widespread concern among coaches.

NCAA's New 5 for 5 Rule: Its Impact on College Sports

What UCLA learned from their exhibition match against Team Canada

Fresh off an ACL injury and entering her senior year at USC, Watkins is using her platform to spread “Good JuJu” and create lasting opportunities for the next generation of women’s basketball players.

JuJu Watkins continues family legacy of giving back through basketball camp

Top 20 Players Returning to College Basketball for the 2026-27 Season

Dan Morgan breaks down how sports agents have now begun to impact high schools through NIL deals and brand sponsorships for teen athletes, ahead of their time.

Navigating NIL Deals & Early Sports Agent Involvement

LATEST Caden Smith NEWS

Dan Morgan and Dan Sileo discuss NIL&#039;s role in college sports and how it has supported athletes, boosted brand deals, and pushed for better regulations.

Impact of NIL on College Sports: Benefits & Balance

Dan Morgan breaks down how sports agents handle NIL-era challenges, manage 4-year draft deals, college earnings, and updated client acquisition tactics.

Dan Morgan on Navigating Sports Representation in the NIL Era

The NCAA faces backlash for changing eligibility and age rules, despite constant legal defeats, in an attempt to maintain control over college athletes.

Dan Sileo Critiques NCAA's New Age Eligibility Rules

Explore the shifting loyalties in college basketball as Dusty May leaves Michigan for the NBA, highlighting the impact of NIL and financial decisions.

Dusty May's Departure: Loyalty vs. Financial Gains in NIL Era

LATEST VIDEOS

View the profile of Principia Panthers G Caden Smith on SportsGrid. Get the latest news, stats, player prop picks, related players, and more on SportsGrid.com.

description

keywords

twitter:card

Caden Smith | Principia Panthers | G | SportsGrid.com

twitter:title

twitter:description

https://app.sportsgrid.com/assets/images/og-logo_640x334.png

twitter:image

google

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

LATEST Caden Smith

HT/WT

Birthplace

Class

#15 · PRNC · G

Caden Smith

Caden Smith BIO

Minutes Per Game

Points Per Game

Rebounds Per Game

Assists Per Game

Caden Smith STATS

Xavier McDowell

Nolan Simon

Derek Schauman

Caleb White

Jai Smith

Malik Smith

Kalleal Jones

Nyle Wright

KJ Johnson

Colten Merrihew

Caden Smith is a G for the Principia Panthers in the NCAAB.

Principia Panthers

Other players from the same team as Caden Smith on the Principia Panthers roster.

Abe Pogue

Ivan Vashchenko

Ashton Matthews

Elijah Boyd

Jacob Mora

Donald Averett

Mikhali Roberts

Wyatt Gravil

KJ Waddell

Related Players

NCAAB

2026 Area Code Games: Spotlighting baseball&#39;s next generation of stars

Maxx Crosby trade offer makes sense right now

TST Images: Day 10 of Raiders training camp

Angels overwhelmed by Marlins in 12-3 loss as Miami erupts for six-run fifth

USA Today College Football Playoff Bracket Predictor: Projecting Every Game to the National Championship

Angel City substitutes secure 2-2 draw against Seattle Reign

USA TODAY Ranks the Top 20 College Football Coaches Right Now

HEADLINES

Excitement Builds for the 2026 NFL Season & Super Bowl

Exploring Unionization and Financial Reform in College Sports

Big 10 vs. SEC: Which is the Premier College Sports Conference?

The Athletic Ranks Top 16 Quarterbacks in College Football Right Now

ESPN Ranks the Greatest College Football Supervillains of All Time: Top 10 Disruptors

CBS Sports 2027 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: All 32 First Round Picks!

NCAAF

CBS Sports Way-Too-Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Ranking the 10 Worst NBA Free Agency Signings of the 2026 Offseason

Kawhi Leonard's Future in Toronto Amid Contract Drama

LeBron Joins Philly: Embiid's Health & 76ers' Title Hopes

USA TODAY's 2027 NFL First Round Mock Draft 4.0: Picks 1-32

NBC Sports 2027 NFL First Round Mock Draft 2.0: Picks 1-32

Fox Sports' 2027 NFL Mock Draft: 32 First Round Picks

Chargers Training Camp: Njoku praises Herbert, O&#39;Leary discusses defense, Eboigbe eyes bigger role

Straight Talk: Yamamoto’s strong effort starts off 7-man L.A. mound day

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres stay hot, taking series from Astros

Dodgers drop third straight series with loss to D-Backs

TST Best Bets: August 9, 2026

Anze Kopitar to have number retired, statue built by Kings

The Top 10 Worst NHL Free Agency Signings of the Offseason

The Athletic's 2027 NHL Expansion Mock Draft: 32 Picks From 32 Teams

Ranking the Top 39 NHL 2026 Free Agents Right Now

SDFC tops Club Tijuana 1-0 for first Leagues Cup points

Sparks fourth quarter rally falls short against Valkyries

TST Images: Valkyries defeat Sparks, 84-78, at Crypto Arena

Assessing WNBA's Strategy on Key Players and Messaging

Dak vs Romo: Analyzing Dallas Cowboys' QB Choices Over the Years

Cleveland Browns QB Battle: Shedeur Sanders Faces Challenge

AJ Brown's Impact on New England's Offense for 2026

Is 49ers' Kyle Shanahan Overrated as an NFL Head Coach?

Patrick Mahomes' 2026 Rebound: Key Concerns & Outlook

QB Lamar Jackson’s Impact on the Ravens' 2026 Season

MORE

Expert picks & analysis

Game Picks

Head-to-head breakdowns

Matchups

Powered by SportsGrid's projections

Player Props

Prediction Market HQ

CFB Transfer Portal Home Page

Eli Manning's Tough Road to the Hall of Fame

When to start Mendoza?

Trevor Lawrence: A Surprising MVP Dark Horse

Lane Kiffin Questions 9-Game Schedule Impact

SPORTSGRID SHORTS

TST Images: UCLA practice at Wasserman Football Center

Ranking the Top 15 College Football Quarterbacks Right Now

Joel Klatt Ranks the Top 10 College Football Quarterbacks Right Now

UCLA, Bob Chesney hit the ground running in first day of fall camp

Aztecs open first Pac-12 camp full of ambition, relying on senior leaders

Odds of Top College Football Teams Making the Playoff

Texas & Notre Dame's Odds to Win National Championship

RB Cam Barfield ready to do more for Hawaii Football in 2026

University of Miami Considered for Big 10 Membership

Nico Iamaleava embraces leadership role as UCLA ramps up competition in training camp

Should Governments Regulate College Sports? Insights Shared

Luther Campbell's Campaign for Congress: His Vision Detailed

Curt Cignetti's Impact on Indiana Hoosiers Football

Big 10 vs. SEC: Who Leads College Football in 2026?

Predicting All-American Picks: Impact Players to Watch

Healthy Luka Doncic eases one concern, but Lakers have others

Predicting the Landing Spots For the Top 35 2026 NBA Free Agents

Ranking the Top 10 Worst NBA Contracts Right Now

Ranking the Top 18 Best Available NBA Free Agents Right Now

Five players the Lakers could grab at No. 25

NBA Futures Analysis: OKC, Spurs, & Knicks Betting Odds Breakdown

NBA Futures: How Will Giannis Impact the Odds in the East?

2027 NBA Future Predictions: Spurs, Thunder, and Nuggets Insights

NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Breaking Down the Top Props

Thunder vs. Spurs Props: SGA Could Be in for a Big Night

2026 NBA Playoffs: Best Player Prop Bets Today (April 24)

2026 NBA Playoffs: Best Player Prop Bets Today (April 23)

Ivica Zubac Included in Croatia's Preliminary Squad

Regis Vilnius Wins BCL Title With Historic Comeback

Kawhi Leonard NBA Investigation May Extend to 2027

Exploring TBT Tournament Dynamics: Gabe's Picks & Strategies

The Dallas Cowboys are about to find out how different this Rams defense is

TST Images: Day 9 of Raiders Training Camp

Sean McVay praises Rams defense as team returns home to Woodland Hills

Chargers Training Camp: Rashawn Slater&#39;s progress, Tre&#39; Harris and Oronde Gadsden&#39;s rise

Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 Odds & NFL Futures Movement

A.J. Brown's Injury and New England Patriots' Season Forecast

Houston Texans 2026: Odds, Schedule & Season Outlook

Cleveland's QB Battle: Watson vs. Sanders Showdown

Super Bowl LX Wide Receiver Prop Market & Predictions

Drake Maye's Passing Yard Prop Line & Analysis for Super Bowl LX

Predicting Saquon Barkley's Performance in the NFL Season

TST Images: Day 10 of Chargers Training Camp

Baker Mayfield's Rocky Contract Talks with Buccaneers

NFC North vs. NFC West: Evaluating the Stronger Division

Exploring LA Sports: Rams and Dodgers' 2026 Prospects

Jackson Merrill powers Padres past Astros, 3-2, as Michael King delivers six strong innings

Caden Smith

#15 · PRNC · G

HT/WT

6’3”, 205 lbs

Birthplace

Huntsville, AR, USA

Class

Freshman

Caden Smith STATS

LATEST Caden Smith NEWS

RELATED PLAYERS

EDITOR'S PICKS

For the Best of SportsGrid, Grab the App