APRIL 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Gonzaga G Malachi Smith declares for NBA draft Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith announced Wednesday that he is entering his name in the NBA draft.
Has typical game in loss Smith had eight points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 82-54 loss to UConn.
Impact Smith's numbers against UConn aligned with his season averages (8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists). Unfortunately, the Bulldogs as a team did not perform to their usual standard in this blowout Elite Eight loss. The junior guard will now have to wait until next season to see more NCAA Tournament action. The Illinois native may or may not have an expanded role on offense, depending whether or not star teammate Drew Timme comes back.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers quality minutes off bench Smith supplied 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 79-76 victory over UCLA.
Impact Smith gave Gonzaga a crucial boost as a sixth man in this nail-biter. The junior guard has now scored double-digit points in two straight games, a welcome sight for the Bulldogs heading into tomorrow's matchup against UConn. In order for Gonzaga to achieve it's quest of winning a national title, the Illinois native will need to continue excelling in his supporting role.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shoots efficiently off bench Smith logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and five rebounds over 17 minutes during Sunday's 84-81 win over TCU.
Impact In a game that came down to the wire, Smith's points off the bench were crucial in helping Gonzaga avoid an upset loss to TCU. The junior guard was able to rebound after a quiet game against Grand Canyon on Friday (two points). Look for Smith to continue having important minutes against UCLA on Thursday.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Crashes boards in blowout win Smith finished with 14 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 104-65 victory over Chicago State.
Impact Smith led all players in rebounds as the Bulldogs cruised to one of their easiest victories of the year. While this was a quality performance, Gonzaga's strength of schedule is about to significantly increase as March wears on. The junior guard will be a key rotation piece as Mark Few's squad look to avenge their Sweet 16 exit last season.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Big 1st half leads No. 6 Gonzaga past Portland State, 102-78
Malachi Smith led six players in double figures with a season-high 23 points, and No. 6 Gonzaga used a big first half to cruise past Portland State 102-78 in the opening round of t...NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 2 Gonzaga
All-American Drew Timme is back as the Zags plan to be in the national title conversation once again. Gonzaga is No. 2 in our preseason coun...NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Timme back as No. 2 Gonzaga seeks elusive national title
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With Drew Timme back, can Gonzaga and Mark Few win the big one?
Gonzaga is often knocked for not winning the big one. But the return of Drew Timme could change that, John Fanta writes.AUGUST 31, 2022
How Malachi Smith's continued bet on himself have led him to Gonzaga Smith's career began at Wright State, continued to Chattanooga and has included a flirtation with the NBA. Now he's off to play for the Zags
JUNE 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Malachi Smith, one of nation's top transfers, joins Gonzaga
Malachi Smith was one of the top available players in the transfer portal and he has signed to play basketball for Gonzaga next seasonJUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonzaga snags guard Malachi Smith Gonzaga’s backcourt received a major boost on Thursday after Malachi Smith announced he will be joining the Zags next fall. The former Chatt...
JUNE 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Gonzaga snags guard Malachi Smith Gonzaga’s backcourt received a major boost on Thursday after Malachi Smith announced he will be joining the Zags next fall. The former Chatt...
JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Commits to Gonzaga Smith has committed to Gonzaga, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith was widely regarded as one of the top available transfers, and for good reason. The guard averaged 19.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3 assists in 2021, at a clip of 49.3% from the field and 40.7% from downtown. The former Southern Conference Player of the Year will now take his talents to a stacked Gonzaga squad.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Withdraws from NBA Draft Smith withdrew from the draft while also entering the transfer portal, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Smith averaged a team leading 19.9 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season. The 6-foot-4 guard hits the transfer portal after a second consecutive season averaging over 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game with Chattanooga.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emoni Bates, Tyrese Hunter among Andy Katz's top transfers
College basketball's transfer portal heats up as the calendar gets set to flip to May. Andy Katz lists his transfer tiers.APRIL 30, 2022
Plummer's late free throws lift Illini by Chattanooga 54-53
Alfonso Plummer scored 15 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go, and fourth-seeded Illinois escaped 13th-seeded Chattanooga 54-53 in the first round of t...MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williams ready to help Murray State deliver in March again
KJ Williams was playing a supporting role for Murray State a few years ago when Ja Morant posted a triple-double while leading the Racers to an NCAA Tournament victoryMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois Fighting Illini play the Chattanooga Mocs in first round of NCAA Tournament
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March Madness guide: What to look for in the NCAA Tournament
March Madness is about to get its roar backMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jean-Baptiste 3 lifts Chattanooga past Furman in OT, 64-63
David Jean-Baptiste dribbled into the front court and launched a long, game-winning 3-pointer over three defenders to lift Chattanooga to a 64-63 overtime win over Furman in the So...MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith leads Chattanooga against Furman after 25-point game
MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith scores 25 to lift Chattanooga into SoCon final
Malachi Smith had 25 points and 11 rebounds as Chattanooga easily beat Wofford 79-56 in the Southern Conference tournament semifinalsMARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jean-Baptiste leads Chattanooga against Wofford after 20-point performance
Chattanooga plays the Wofford Terriers after David Jean-Baptiste scored 20 points in Chattanooga's 71-66 win against the Citadel BulldogsMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
