MALACHI SMITH NEWS

Starting Saturday Smith is listed amongst Dayton's starting five ahead of Saturday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Smith will make the jump into the starting lineup after logging 11 points, two rebounds, six assists and three steals off the bench in Dayton's opener against St. Francis (Pa.). The 6-foot junior will look to keep up the intensity across additional playing time this Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plays facilitator in win Smith supplied 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 87-57 win over Saint Francis U.

Impact Smith led the Flyers in assists off the bench, and was essentially Dayton's primary ball-handler despite not getting the start. His 19 minutes suggest that he'll play plenty this season even on nights his name is absent from the staring five. With three steals and a three-pointer as well, Smith has the kind of versatility that's hard to keep off the floor.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • SACBEE.COM

Available for exhibition Smith (ankle) is available for an game Sunday against Ohio State, according to David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact By being ready for Dayton's preseason game Sunday and barring any setbacks, Smith will be ready by the time the 2023-24 Flyers begin their regular season. The junior averaged 7.6 points, 5.9 assists and 1.2 steals across his 16 games started during Dayton's 2022-23 season. Despite his injury-riddled campaign, the aforementioned numbers are expected to warrant continued starting opportunities for Smith.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facilitates offense in blowout win Smith recorded seven points (2-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 77-53 win over La Salle.

Impact Smith led all players in assists, and also led all Dayton players in minutes (36). The sophomore guard is as likely as any A-10 player to make noise in March, as he's getting plenty of playing time for a contending team. Look for the Bronx native to continue distributing the ball at Saint Louis on Friday night.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Saint Louis Smith (ankle) will play in Friday's game versus Saint Louis, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Smith will return to the lineup Friday after missing the previous game with an ankle injury. The sophomore is averaging 10.0 points, 6.4 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Smith (ankle) is out Tuesday at VCU, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact The sophomore will miss Tuesday's game with an ankle injury that he suffered Saturday. Smith is averaging 7.6 points and 5.5 assists this season. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday against Saint Louis.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has injured ankle Smith has an ankle injury, according to David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Smith suffered the ankle injury during Dayton's game Saturday against St. Bonaventure. Currently, his next opportunity to return is at VCU on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 21 points Smith recorded 21 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 85-81 OT win over Loyola Chicago.

Impact Smith missed 11 games due to a lower-body injury but has now been active in five consecutive contests and started the last two games for Dayton. On Tuesday, Smith saw both his highest single-game minutes and scoring totals of the year, in addition to a season-best eight assists. He appears in line to serve as the team's primary point guard moving forward.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Richmond Smith will draw the start against Richmond on Saturday.

Impact Smith has missed significant time this season, including 11 straight from late November to mid-January. He's played in Dayton's last three, however, and will log his first start since November 25th against BYU. When he does play, the guard has averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UD's Malachi Smith after 11-game absence: 'I just wanted to get back on the court' Malachi Smith sat on the edge of the cold tub in the Donoher Center with both feet soaking about 40 minutes after the Dayton Flyers beat Dav...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Plays 16 minutes as backup Smith (lower body) logged five points (1-2 FG, 3-4 FT), five assists, two steals and one rebound across 16 minutes during Dayton's 68-61 win Tuesday versus Davidson.

Impact Smith may have received a playing restriction, considering he averaged 30.0 minutes across November before injuring his lower body. The sophomore sat out 11 games Dayton played in between Nov. 29 and Jan. 14. But now that Smith can play, he will compete to be a part of Dayton's preferred backcourt.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Smith (lower body) is dressed in uniform and warming up ahead of Tuesday's game versus Davidson, Keegan Gupta of Flyer News reports.

Impact Smith hasn't played since Nov. 25 due to a lower body injury. While he appears poised to return Tuesday, it's unclear if he will rejoin the starting lineup.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower body injury Smith will be held out of Tuesday's contest for the 10th straight game, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact For the 10th straight game, the sophomore will be sitting out due to a lower body injury suffered in November. No clear timetable is set.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still has yet to resume practice Smith (lower body) is progressing but has not yet returned to practice according to coach Anthony Grant, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith has not played since Nov. 25 due to a lower body injury. He was averaging 5.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per contest. It appears Smith will miss at least the next few games. Once he does return, Smith should eventually return to a starting role, and maybe just in time for Dayton to make a late run in the A-10.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records three steals Smith registered five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 21 minutes during Saturday's 60-51 win over Robert Morris.

Impact Smith's three steals were the best component of his first log of the Flyers' 2022-23 season. Fantasy managers should expect him to adapt better as it progresses and he receives more minutes. Smith is a sophomore who averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 assists as a freshman.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Smith (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Robert Morris.

Impact Smith will be making his season debut after returning to practice on Thursday. Given the relatively short amount of time it has been since he returned to practice, it is safe to assume he will not be seeing a full workload.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May practice Thursday Smith (lower body) may practice Thursday, according to David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Dayton head coach Anthony Grant said that if Smith participates in the Flyers' upcoming practice, it would be his first since October. He will try returning when they host Robert Morris on Saturday. However, fantasy managers should still consider Smith doubtful to play that day.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Smith (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's game against UNLV, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Smith will have to wait at least one more game to make his season debut. The guard's next chance at accomplishing that task is Saturday against Robert Morris.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Smith (lower body) is not in uniform ahead of Saturday's game against SMU, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Smith was notably not wearing a boot on the bench before Friday's tip-off, showing that progress is being made for a return. It remains unknown when exactly the 6-0 sophomore could return to the lineup with his next chance coming Nov. 15 versus UNLV.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for opener Smith (lower body) will not play in Monday's game against Lindenwood, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith has been out of activities for the last couple weeks due to a lower-body injury. Kobe Elvis will likely taking over more of the ball-handling duties with Smith on the shelf for the regular season opener. Dayton will play on Friday against SMU next.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower-body injury Smith is out owing to a lower-body injury, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Smith recovered from the ankle problem that forced him to sit out Dayton's games on March 16 and 20 earlier during 2022. However, he is without a return timetable concerning his lower-body injury. Smith will try being healthy before Dayton's Nov. 7 exhibition game versus Lindenwood.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Scoochie Smith, Malachi Smith hold basketball camp at UD Photos: Scoochie Smith, Malachi Smith hold basketball camp at UD on July 16, 2022

JULY 17, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Smith brothers, Scoochie and Malachi, to host basketball camp in Dayton Every time Scoochie Smith comes back to Dayton these days, it’s not only a chance to revisit his glory days with the Dayton Flyers but to se...

JUNE 23, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Done for day Smith (ankle) won't return to the floor for the second half of Saturday's Atlantic 10 Tournament semifinal due to an apparent ankle injury, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News...

Impact Smith is coming off of a huge showing versus UMass, compiling 15 points, six assists and six rebounds over 35 minutes, so this will certainly hurt in terms of initiating the team's offense. In his absence, Kobe Elvis seems the likely candidate to see more time on the ball.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE