VITALS: 7-0, 240, Colorado State OVERVIEW: Finished three-year career at Colorado State ranked ninth on school's career scoring list with 1,281 points. Also placed sixth in rebounds (683) and fifth in blocked shots (149). His 24 doubles-doubles were the second-most in school history. Led the Mountain West Conference in rebounding (10.1 rpg), ranked sixth in scoring (16.8 ppg) and fourth in field goal percentage (.579) this past season. Also placed fourth in free-throw percentage (.770) and blocks (1.6 bpg). Named to the All-MWC first team for a second straight year. Scored 27 points and pulled down a career-high 22 rebounds against Wyoming. Finished fourth in the MWC in scoring (16.2) and rebounding (7.3) as a sophomore. Scored a career-high 28 points at New Mexico. Named the MWC Freshman of the Year, ranking ninth with 5.8 rebounds and fifth with a 55.4 shooting percentage. LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: 12-25 COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Brad Miller COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Brian Cook ROLE PROJECTION: Perimeter-shooting big man off the bench. POSITIVES: Smith can really shoot a high percentage from the baseline, drawing a big man out from the lane, something modern NBA coaches desire. If the matchup is right, Smith can operate in the post with a nice touch for short jumpers or hook shots. He competes on the boards and gets his share due to his height. Smith is a good runner who has enough skill to fill the wing on the fast break and take the ball strong to the basket. He doesn't block a lot of shots but does provide a presence around the rim. SHORTCOMINGS: Smith does not currently have the strength to root players out of the post when they take him inside. He'll have to get in the weight room and apply himself to be able to guard post players on a 1-on-1 basis. Although he has excellent athletic ability, Smith sometimes loses focus on the rim when he rises for shots in close, sometimes seeming more concerned with establishing contact than with making the shot.
