Nick Smith - Tough start to tournament Smith posted zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 16 minutes during Saturday's 72-71 victory over Kansas. Impact Smith averaged a solid 19.5 ppg across six games heading into the NCAA Tournament, but his production has completely fallen off since. He was held scoreless after essentially getting benched Saturday, with Davonte Davis manning the point and Jordan Walsh getting a big uptick in minutes as a reserve. It's unclear if freshman fatigue is setting in for Smith, especially after dealing with multiple injuries this season, but this is still a projected first-round NBA Draft Pick. He'll presumably get a chance to bounce back in Thursday's Sweet 16 showdown, though the Huskies represent as difficult of a defensive matchup as any team Smith has seen in the SEC.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
