Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

JUNIOR (2018-19): Smith evolved into a starting role with his athleticism and defensive determination ... made 27 starts and played in all 31 contests ... shot .422 from the floor and .333 from distance ... averaged 4.7 points and 3.1 rebounds ... totaled 44 assists, 18 steals, and 10 blocks ... season-bests were 37 minutes vs. SCSU (2/16/19), 13 points vs. HU in the MEAC quarterfinals (3/14/19), and seven rebounds in a milestone road victory at Boston U. (2/21/18).

SOPHOMORE (2017-18): Was a valuable sixth man off the bench with an average of 22 minutes, five points, and 4.1 rebounds by playing in all 32 games ... started five games, including when he pulled in a season-best 11 rebounds vs. Cal Poly (12/12) ... dropped his season-high 12 points at Howard (1/6) ... ... doled out a season-best five assists in record-breaking win vs. SSU (2/24) ... totaled 38 assists, nine blocks, and 12 steals on the campaign ... only missed twice from FT line over final seven games ... shot 54% from the floor and 35.5% from distance.

FRESHMAN (2016-17): Played in 27 games his rookie season and shot 50% from the floor and averaged 2.1 ppg… collected 58 rebounds, with 26 coming on offense … defensively, registered 10 steals and nine blocks … season-high of six points came against Nicholls with a 4-5 effort at the free throw line … pulled down eight boards vs. Savannah State (1/4).

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year standout at Africentric HS in Columbus, Ohio .. Left as the Nubians’ all-time leading scorer and rebounder after leading them to three consecutive district title....Averaged 19.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.0 blocks senior year ...Named Ohio Division IV Player Of The Year 

PERSONAL: Born November 27, 1997 ... Son of Hosie and Collette Smith ... Majoring in Physical Education ...Favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving and favorite team is the Cleveland Cavaliers .. Entertainment favorites include Major Payne, Fresh Prince of Bel Air and G Herbo