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Hits portal Smith (shoulder) will enter the transfer portal, per Jamie Shaw of On3.com.

Impact Smith played in eight games for Temple in 2025-26 before sufferig a season-ending shoulder injury. Before he got hurt, he averaged 7.8 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.9 minutes. Now, in his final season of eligibility, Smith will look to join a program with which he can become a full-time starter.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of season Smith (shoulder) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Smith hadn't played since December due to a nagging shoulder injury, but now it's been revealed that he won't return for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign. The senior guard ends the season with averages of 7.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game in eight outings off the bench while logging 14.9 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Smith (shoulder) doesn't have a timetable for return, Ryan Mack of On3.com reports.

Impact Temple head coach Adam Fisher said Tuesday that Smith, who'll miss a third consecutive game with a shoulder injury Sunday, doesn't have a timeline for return. In eight appearances this season, Smith is averaging 7.8 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.9 minutes.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Smith (shoulder) won't play in Tuesday's game against Georgian Court, The Temple News reports.

Impact Smith will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. The severity of the issue is uncertain, but his next chance to play will come Sunday against St. Francis.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Smith is currently battling a shoulder injury, per Shawn Pastor of 247sports.

Impact Smith sat out Saturday's loss to Saint Joseph's with what's now being reported as a shoulder injury. He will aim to make his return during Tuesday's game versus Georgian Court.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Smith is not in uniform and won't be available for Saturday's game against St. Joseph's, Temple Owls Daily reports.

Impact Smith wasn't seen in uniform ahead of this game against St. Joe's. Smith was sitting behind the bench in a warmup suit, so he won't be an option here. His next chance to play will come against St. Francis (Pa) on Sunday, Dec. 14.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surprises with 18 points Smith closed with 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one rebound across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 90-75 loss to Rhode Island.

Impact Smith had the hot hand off the bench and had more points against the Rams than he did in his three previous games combined. The 6-5 senior opened the season with a pair of 10-point games off the URI bench. The College of Charleston transfer is averaging 8.1 points.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Temple Smith has committed to transfer to Temple on Wednesday, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith will transfer for second time in his collegiate career, after spending last season with Charleston. The 6-foot-5 junior appeared in 30 games this past season including 22 starts, averaging 11.5 points, 0.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers reportedly interested in College of Charleston transfer guard Minnesota is one of 13 teams showing interest in transfer portal guard AJ Smith.

MAY 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Changing teams again Smith has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Smith spent the first two seasons of his career at Citadel and the previous one at College of Charleston, but he's set to change program for the third straight offseason. He averaged 11.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 2024-25 across 30 appearances (22 starts).

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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