Smith is N!

[PimpMario]

So he can be a sub for a big man doesn't that mean we still need someone to start?  Wishful thinking at this point.  Maybe we can make the CBI next year.

[Silverbacked1]

We will start with small ball, wear them out then hit them with the big guns.

 

Kind of a lightning and thunder type of deal.

[TomEadesSucks]

So he can be a sub for a big man doesn't that mean we still need someone to start?  Wishful thinking at this point.  Maybe we can make the CBI next year.

 

Smith is quoted as saying Miles told him he would be upset if Smith isn't starting next year. After watching his videos, I can see where Miles is coming from. Smith looks to me like he has the athleticism and size to compete for a starting spot. He did appear to take a few plays off every few minutes (but I only noticed that on the offensive end, he appeared to play hard D every possesion).

[Norm Peterson]

And he knew where he needed to be, or seemed to.

[hhcmatt]

So he can be a sub for a big man doesn't that mean we still need someone to start?  Wishful thinking at this point.  Maybe we can make the CBI next year.

 

Smith is quoted as saying Miles told him he would be upset if Smith isn't starting next year. After watching his videos, I can see where Miles is coming from. Smith looks to me like he has the athleticism and size to compete for a starting spot. He did appear to take a few plays off every few minutes (but I only noticed that on the offensive end, he appeared to play hard D every possesion).

 

It's a bit of coachspeak, but we need either Smith or Pitchford on the court at all times.

Thus we need both of those guys to play 20+ minutes a game.  

It doesn't really matter if that means Smith comes off the bench or not.

[Norm Peterson]

Smith and Pitchford could play at the same time.  Smith could take the role of a (really) poor man's Derrick Nix and Pitchford could be like Adreian Payne.

 

But, yeah, seems like we would need one or the other on the court filling the 5 spot, and occasionally on the floor together.

[hal9000]

Nothing jumps out and wow's me about him, statistically anyway.  But I'm hopeful he's a good fit and has an important role.  This will be a good test of Miles and his staff in terms of talent evaluation, and ability to foresee upside and potential.  

[Norm Peterson]

Nothing jumps out and wow's me about him, statistically anyway.  But I'm hopeful he's a good fit and has an important role.  This will be a good test of Miles and his staff in terms of talent evaluation, and ability to foresee upside and potential.  

Hal, I thought the same thing.  But you look at his video and he's not a total stiff.  He seems to have pretty good hands and decent athleticism for a guy his size.  He doesn't wow you with athleticism but 6'8" and 250# goes a long way by itself.

[PimpMario]

I don't mean he won't "start" when I say start I sometimes mean be the "major" contributor.  When I say start I mean the guy who will be int he 30 minutes and game and will be the guy we look to down the stretch.  

 

If a guy plays 20 or less minutes he might start but I don't think of him as a starter.

[Nebrasketballer]

https://twitter.com/RobinWashut/status/324226339693547521">April

[49r]

"One down, and one to go"

 

 

"Goodbye goodbye goodbye bad...hello, Heaven"

[hhcmatt]

OFFICIALLY N

[Hooper]

Official release: http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=207275820

[hhcmatt]

Official release: http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=207275820

 

 

Huskers Sign Smith to National Letter-of-Intent

Lincoln – University of Nebraska basketball coach Tim Miles bolstered the Huskers’ frontcourt with the signing of Leslee Smith to a National Letter-of-Intent on Wednesday, the first day of the spring signing period.

 

A 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward from Longlook, British Virgin Islands, Smith brings Division I experience to the Nebraska program, as he began his collegiate career at SMU before spending the 2012-13 season at Seward County (Kan.) Community College.  His addition helps the Huskers’ interior game, as Nebraska looks to replace graduating seniors Brandon Ubel and Andre Almeida, while all of NU’s previous signees in this recruiting class are guards.

 

For Nebraska Coach Tim Miles, Smith’s combination of size and experience made him a focus during recruiting.

 

“I’m fired up about signing Leslee Smith,” Miles said. “He is an intelligent young man with great maturity and is an excellent student. As a player, he possesses the athleticism and skill to flourish in our style of play. I think his versatility will also be an asset for us. We think he can play a variety of positions.  His experience at SMU is key because he understands about the regimentation, the training and competition to play at this level. Today is a big day for Husker Basketball.”

 

Smith played at Seward County CC last season for Coach Bryan Zollinger, helping the Saints win the Jayhawk West Conference championship. Smith averaged 8.3 points and a team-leading 6.6 rebounds per game to help Seward County CC to a 25-8 record and the Region VI semifinals. He reached double figures in scoring eight times, including a 16-point effort against Garden City CC, and had four games of at least 10 rebounds, including 13 caroms against Lamar State College. He totaled a pair of double-doubles while finishing second on the club with 22 blocked shots. Smith’s signing marks the second straight season Nebraska has signed a player from Seward CC, joining junior Deverell Biggs, who redshirted in 2012-13.

 

Smith began his college career at SMU, where he spent two seasons in the Mustangs program. After redshirting his first season, his second year got off to a slow start after tearing his right ACL in March of 2011. He played 25 games, averaging 3.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He led the Mustangs in rebounding eight times, including a pair of double-figure rebound performances. He had 12 rebounds against Southeast Missouri State and 11 against Tulane. His season high in points came in a 10-point effort against Tulane. He started SMU’s final four games and made six starts on the season.

 

Smith played his high school basketball at Christian Life Center Academy in Humble, Texas, for Carlos Wilson. As a senior, he averaged 12 points and nine rebounds per game. Smith helped the BVI National Team to a silver medal at the 2009 FIBA Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships held on Tortola, BVI. Smith looked at Saint Louis University before selecting Nebraska.

[Huskerpapa]

Here is hoping that he comes to Nebraska with a top notch work ethic and can build upon a very ample foundation