Colin Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors

Why Colin Smith is Northwestern's most important team transfer for 2026-27 The times are really changing in the world of college basketball in a number of ways in recent years. We’re mostly talking about conference...

JULY 14 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Commits to Northwestern Smith has committed to Northwestern, according to SB Nation.

Impact Smith will return to a Power Conference team, given that he was first enrolled at Vanderbilt before spending two seasons at Cal-Santa Barbara. The latter of their two campaigns saw him log his best season yet, backed up by 11.9 points per game on 45.5/40.5/80.0 shooting splits across 31 starts.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Smith plans to enter the transfer portal, The Field of 68 reports.

Impact Smith put up averages of 11.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 46/41/80 shooting splits at UC-Santa Barbara this season, and he'll look to cap off his college career at a different school. Smith has appeared in 94 career games, including 63 starts.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

UC Davis Aggies face the UCSB Gauchos in Big West Tournament

The UC Davis Aggies face the UCSB Gauchos in the Big West Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

UC Davis plays in Big West Tournament against the UCSB

The UC Davis Aggies take on the UCSB Gauchos in the Big West Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Dengdit scores 15, Vance makes layup at buzzer as UC San Diego beats UC Santa Barbara 64-63

Bol Dengdit had 15 points and Jaden Vance made a layup at the buzzer as the UC San Diego Tritons defeated the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 64-63

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Mahaney, UCSB Gauchos to host Beath and the UCSD Tritons

The UCSB Gauchos will take on conference foe UCSD

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Mahaney and the UCSB Gauchos host conference foe UCSD

UCSD plays UCSB in Big West play Saturday

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Dixon, Jester propel UC Irvine to 64-60 victory over UC Santa Barbara

Jurian Dixon and reserve Jovan Jester Jr. both scored 13 points to help UC Irvine hold off UC Santa Barbara 64-60

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Mahaney leads UCSB against UC Irvine after 21-point game

UCSB visits the UC Irvine Anteaters after Aidan Mahaney scored 21 points in the Gauchos' 70-59 win over the UC Riverside Highlanders

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Mahaney has 21 as UCSB secures 70-59 victory over UC Riverside

Led by Aidan Mahaney's 21 points, the UCSB Gauchos defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 70-59

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Bullock has 21 in Hawaii's 78-75 OT victory over UCSB

Led by Quandre Bullock's 21 points, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the UCSB Gauchos 78-75 in overtime on Saturday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Davis scores 31, has double-double as CSU Northridge downs UCSB 85-83 in OT

The CSU Northridge Matadors defeated the UCSB Gauchos 85-83 in overtime on Thursday led by Josiah Davis' 31 points

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Cal Poly defeats UCSB 89-79

Led by Peter Bandelj's 18 points, the Cal Poly Mustangs defeated the UCSB Gauchos 89-79 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Aidan Mahaney scores 21 to help UC Santa Barbara top UC Irvine 84-79

Led by Aidan Mahaney's 21 points, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 84-79

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

UC Davis defeats UC Santa Barbara 85-75

Led by Marcus Wilson's 24 points, the UC Davis Aggies defeated the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 85-75 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

CJ Shaw scores 17 to lead UC Santa Barbara over Cal State Fullerton 83-69

CJ Shaw had 17 points to lead UC Santa Barbara to an 83-69 victory over Cal State Fullerton

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Mahaney's 21 lead UCSB over Long Beach State 74-71

Led by Aidan Mahaney's 21 points, the UCSB Gauchos defeated the Long Beach State Beach 74-71 on Saturday

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

UCSB knocks off CSU Bakersfield 75-69

Led by Colin Smith's 16 points, the UCSB Gauchos defeated the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 75-69 on Thursday

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

UC Santa Barbara defeats Portland 79-61

Led by Aidan Mahaney's 15 points, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos defeated the Portland Pilots 79-61

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruedinger leads Green Bay against UCSB after 20-point game

Green Bay hosts the UCSB Gauchos after Preston Ruedinger scored 20 points in Green Bay's 85-75 win over the IU Indianapolis Jaguars

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Welling puts up 18, Utah Valley defeats UC Santa Barbara 68-53

Led by Hayden Welling's 18 points, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 68-53 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Utah Valley squares off against UCSB

The Utah Valley Wolverines square off against the UCSB Gauchos at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah