2016 G Cameron Smith Talks Commitment To Purdue-Calumet

<p>NAIA and DII programs are gaining some momentum over the last few weeks gaining some important commitments and on Thursday another big name came off the board.</p><p>2016 Franklin Community guard <strong>Cameron</strong> <strong>Smith</strong> made his college decision as he heads to Purdue-Calumet next year.  The 6&#39;2 guard is the first player in the recruiting class for Purdue-Cal and this one brings some versatility.</p> <p>"Perfect fit," Smith said of his decision to commit to Purdue-Calumet.  "Got a good scholarship, the coaching staff is awesome, the players are great and you earn a Purdue degree."</p> <p>A number of schools had tracked Smith of the last few years as he provides an instant impact body for a non-DI program.  Schools such as Bethel, Wabash, Hanover, Franklin, and Manchester had all offered and were in the hunt.</p> <p>"I think I can bring hard work and never giving up," Cam said of what he brings as a player to his new school.  "I can bring toughness and just have a hard-nosed approach to everything and then rub off on the players and get them to play hard-nosed as well."</p> <p>Cameron will play off the ball but most colleges have had the intention of developing him as an all-around guard who can spell the point guard at times.  </p>