The 6’0” sophomore guard from Colgate lately visited Davidson over the weekend and is now planning to go to Washington, Gonzaga, and Cal throughout the subsequent week. A return to Colgate can be an possibility. The Seattle native averaged 12.5 PPG on 39.3 FG%, 5.5 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.9 SPG this previous season with the Raiders. Smith began all 70 of Colgate’s video games in his two seasons there and helped information his group to the NCAA Event in 2023 in addition to 2024.
The Gonzaga backcourt is filling up with Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Khalif Battle in addition to Steele Venters and Dusty Stromer in spots. A backup level guard isn’t on the high of my checklist of wants however positively couldn’t harm. The Zags have 10 scholarships full of 3 accessible to be give out.
The Patriot League Participant of the 12 months could also be a bit on the smaller facet however makes up for it together with his excessive basketball IQ and talent to make these round him higher. His shot choice in addition to the enlargement of his vary might use some work and a 12 months below Gonzaga’s growth can be beneficial for him earlier than a possible breakout senior season.
Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga College graduate from the Bay Space… Observe him on Twitter @a_cravalho