The Celts boast a roster full of talented guards, wings and bigs but the x-factor is the scrappy 5-foot-8 point guard. Smith has tremendous savvy and feel for the game with the ball in his hands, looks to set up teammates first and score second and can be best described as a menace on the defensive end. The junior has a blend of toughness and fight that’s necessary for a small guard to make the impact he has made and that, combined with his speed, quick hands and defensive IQ make him a high level on-ball defender.

Smith was a bit of an unsung hero for Crespi last season as a high energy, change of pace guard off the bench who brought great defensive intensity and playmaking prowess. The 5-foot-8 guard is a quick, shifty and confident creator whose ability to change speed and direction allowed him to earn paint touches where he scored on a crafty bucket or made a timely and accurate pass to an open teammate. Smith plays much bigger than his size would lead one to believe.