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Point guard Deivon Smith transferring to St. John's from Utah

Point guard Deivon Smith is transferring to St. John’s from Utah, giving Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino a veteran replacement for Daniss Jenkins next season

MAY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Utah transfer Deivon Smith commits to St. John's Former Utah guard Deivon Smith has committed to St.John’s, multiple outlets reported Monday.Smith has one year of eligibility remaining.The...

MAY 6, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Smith's 2nd triple-double powers Utah past Stanford, 90-68

Deivon Smith put up his second triple-double of the season and Cole Bajema knocked down five of the six 3-point shots he took to help power Utah to a 90-68 win over Stanford

MARCH 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Deivon Smith's injury another blow for the Runnin' Utes Utah guard Deivon Smith could possibly miss time. Craig Smith unsure of his status for Washington.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • SLTRIB.COM

Smith scores 24 to lead Utah to 80-77 victory over Oregon

Deivon Smith scored 15 of his career-high 24 points in the second half and Utah got the better of Oregon for just the third time in 26 tries with an 80-77 victory

JANUARY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Dressed and set for debut Smith (waiver) is dressed and ready to make his season debut Saturday versus Utah Valley, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Smith is one of a mass of players who benefit from the NCAA's decision not to enforce waivers any longer following a legal decision earlier in the week. Smith is eligible to make his season debut Saturday as a result, joining the mix after he posted 8.0 points, 5.6 boards and 3.7 assists per game last year at Georgia Tech. Smith will likely be a regular in the rotation moving forward.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no waiver Smith did not play in Monday's game against Eastern Washington as he awaits a decision on his eligibility waiver for the 2023-24 season.

Impact Smith is a non-graduate two-time transfer and will need a waiver from the NCAA to play this year. Unfortunately the NCAA has been cracking down on players in this situation. Smith started his career with Mississippi State before moving on to play two years with Georgia Tech. Consider him out indefinitely until we hear more.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville recruiting point guard Deivon Smith "pretty hard" Update on Louisville basketball '20 point guard target Deivon Smith

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Remains sidelined Smith (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Florida State, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith will miss his seventh straight game with an ankle injury. There's been no update to his timeline, so even if the Yellow Jackets were to continue to advance it doesn't appear like Smith will be ready to return.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith is set to miss his third-consecutive game with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-1 junior has appeared in 24 games this season (13 starts), logging eight points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals on 24.7 minutes per game. Smith will have his next opportunity to return during Saturday's matchup with Louisville.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again, targeting return next week Smith (ankle) did not take the court in Saturday's 79-56 victory over Florida Tech.

Impact There was little reason to rush Smith back against a Division II opponent, but the hope is that he can return at some point next week. The Yellow Jackets have a road matchup against Pittsburgh on Tuesday before hosting Louisville on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Smith (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's showdown with Virginia Tech, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith is reportedly dealing with an ankle injury, and he will be inactive for Wednesday's showdown with Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-1 junior has appeared in 24 games this season (13 starts), logging eight points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals on 24.7 minutes per game. Smith will have his next opportunity to return against Florida Tech on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes Smith closed with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in four minutes during Saturday's 72-64 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Smith was able to prevent a multi-game absence, but it is clear Georgia Tech limited him on Saturday. The junior had averaged 28.6 minutes across his eight games of January. Ideally for him, he will get back to playing around that much beginning Wednesday against Notre Dame.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Smith (ankle) is warming up and should be available for Saturday's game against NC State, Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Smith failed to play Wednesday versus Louisville but appears to be on track to return Saturday. Prior to sitting out, the 6-1 junior had started the past three games, averaging 8.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists over 33.7 minutes per contest. The team has yet to release an official starting lineup, so it's unclear if he will start or come off the bench as of now.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Smith (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with Louisville, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith will be inactive during Wednesday's matchup with Louisville as the result of an ankle injury. The 6-foot-1 junior has appeared in all 21 games this season, logging eight points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and one steal on 25.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech's Deivon Smith throws down an immaculate one-handed jam against Syracuse

JANUARY 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Returning to starting five Saturday Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Smith will return to the starting five after coming off the bench during the last six games for Georgia Tech. Over 18 games with 10 starts, Smith has averaged 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. With Smith promoted to a starting role again, point guard Kyle Sturdivant will fall out of the starting rotation.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles Saturday Smith chipped in 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-60 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Smith was doubtful to face the Panthers due to an illness, and while he continues to come off the bench, his performances have been outstanding of late. He has recorded back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in the 2022-23 campaign, and he's averaging 6.9 points with 6.0 rebounds per game since moving to a bench role.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suited up against Pittsburgh Smith (illness) is dressed in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh, Rod Mackenzie of 247sports reports.

Impact Smith seems likely to play Saturday while dealing with a non-COVID illness. The junior guard has come off the bench in Georgia Tech's last six games.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Smith is dealing with an illness ahead of Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith was dominant off the bench Tuesday against Notre Dame, posting 16 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and a block in 36 minutes. However, coach Josh Pastner classified Smith and Javon Franklin (illness) as "questionable to doubtful" depending on how they feel prior to Saturday's matchup. If Smith is unavailable against Pittsburgh, Kyle Sturdivant and Tristan Maxwell are candidates to see increased playing time.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs triple-double in loss Smith had 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 73-72 OT loss to Notre Dame.

Impact Smith began the year as a starter, but his role has changed in recent weeks, and he's been playing off the bench since Dec. 17. He's averaging 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game as a second-unit player, but given this was his best game of the season by a wide margin, it wouldn't be shocking if he gets a start here or there in the coming weeks.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive across 14 minutes Smith (undisclosed) ended Saturday's 96-60 victory over Alabama State with two points (1-5 FG), two rebounds and three assists over 14 minutes.

Impact Smith missed all but one of his five shots. He will try redeeming himself as December continues. But more importantly, Smith does not have to sit out any games because of his previous problem undisclosed.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed but not starting Smith (ankle) is suited up but is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Alabama, Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Smith was questionable heading into Saturday and although it appears he's available, the team is like playing it safe with his ankle injury against a weaker opponent. It's unclear if he'll end up seeing the floor or not but regardless, he should be ready to go when the team faces Clemson on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Alabama State Smith is questionable Saturday versus Alabama State, according to Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com.

Impact An undisclosed problem could prevent Smith from participating in the Yellow Jackets' upcoming game. He has fewer than two days to be ready.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in win Smith ended with 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 79-77 victory over Georgia.

Impact Smith tied his season-high mark in assists and scored in double digits for the third time over his last four games, which means he seems to be moving in the right direction. A player that's known for his ability to impact the game on both ends of the court, Smith is averaging 10.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. All of them are career-high marks for the junior.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Point guard Deivon Smith transferring to St. John's from Utah

Smith's 2nd triple-double powers Utah past Stanford, 90-68

Smith scores 24 to lead Utah to 80-77 victory over Oregon

Georgia Tech's Deivon Smith throws down an immaculate one-handed jam against Syracuse