Possible 5th year transfer - Dwight Smith - Looking to leave CSU

[Nebrasketballer]

6'4" Guard. Originally from Omaha, NE.

I understand that we would like to see Nebraska get a Grad Transfer Center, but I figured I would post this, because (unlike most of the Grad Transfers we talk about on here) he actually has a legit connection to Tim Miles (Tim Miles recruited him to CSU), as well as a legit connection to the state of Nebraska. I'm not saying that I think Nebraska should go all-in on him...just posting this because it is out there.

http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/dwight_smith_711073.html

[lanigan123]

I think we are deep at the positions he plays.

[AuroranHusker]

I wonder if UNO would have serious interest w/ the Mavs starting wing/scorer Justin Simmons' graduation... it should be noted that DS is from Ralston and UNO plays at the Ralston Arena.

[Nebrasketballer]

This is from someone closer to the situation than I am:

"He would be a role player. He will land at either Nebraska, South Dakota, or UNO. Tim Miles really likes him."

[Huskerpapa]

Would he be willing to walk on here?

[Silverbacked1]

Smith for Vooch?

[doc1394]

I remember watching him with his brother in the Class B state championship game against Beatrice. Ol' Jim Weeks chucked his clipboard across floor during that game.

[GATA]

Would he be willing to walk on here?

I hope it is as a walk-on. If not, something went wrong in recruiting.

[AuroranHusker]

Familiarity w/ Miles & his system is certainly in Dwight Smith's favor if it boils down to a backup spot for Terran and/or a replacement for Ray (if DS can knock down triples & D up well), even so I'd imagine he's likely Plan G (but, Miles would never burn bridges as Plans A to F may not pan out for NU). Worth keeping an eye on if S. Dakota or UNO come calling as viable options for DS. 

[atskooc]

I remember watching him with his brother in the Class B state championship game against Beatrice. Ol' Jim Weeks chucked his clipboard across floor during that game.

Ralston doubled Menke each and every time he touched the ball, regardless of court position.  They did this all three times they played that year and Ralston won all three, each by a small margin.

[husker11]

I would be all for it if he's a 3 point shooter. That's our second biggest need right now

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If a current guard transferred, I don't think any will, than miles will absolutely bring in smith. If they don't find a big man transfer or a player they like from HS than smith will be a nice experienced veteran and solid teamate to bring in for 1 year. Excellent defensive player and all-around solid player.

[lanigan123]

If I'm this kid I run to South Dakota.

[Nafreksuh]

Smith would be a very good addition and a nice way to use what will probably be an open scholly for us.  His avgs. don't really tell the story of the player he is.  Here are a couple of articles that give a bit of perspective.  

 

http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20140316/COLUMNISTS149/303160072/matt-stephens-column?nclick_check=1

 

http://www.collegian.com/2014/03/albertson-dwight-smith-stands-out-in-loss/70097/#UFgkEWtSlxzxIkVP.01

 

Also, keep in mind he knows Miles' expectations and he is a Nebraska kid.  Would be a good fit even though it's no necessarily one of our positions of need.

[gobigredbrah]

Averaging 2.9 ppg on 36% FG shooting and 22% 3-point shooting for Northern Colorado

 

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51693/dwight-smith

 

Probably the reason Miles didn't go after him