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Smith guides Georgia Tech to 80-61 win over North Alabama

Deivon Smith led a balanced attack with 16 points and Georgia Tech breezed to an 80-61 victory over North Alabama

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Best game of season Monday Smith finished Monday's 68-64 loss to Utah with 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 31 minutes.

Impact Smith has scored in double digits in three of his first four appearances of the campaign, but this was his most productive outing of the season since he delivered a season-high mark in points but also contributed in other categories. A versatile forward who looks comfortable in a starting role, Smith is averaging 10.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals per contest so far.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Utah Smith (undisclosed) is available Monday against Utah, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact An undisclosed problem affected Smith during his previous game, but the issue should not be a problem as Georgia begins to participate in tournament action Monday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to floor Smith (undisclosed) has returned to Thursday's action after briefly departing to the locker room, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith was helped back to the locker room after injuring himself in a collision. He spent a short time getting looked at before returning to the bench and re-entering the game. Smith is having himself a very well-rounded game with seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and six assists.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Smith was helped to the locker room after suffering an apparent injury early in the second half of Thursday's game against Northern Illinois, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com rep...

Impact Smith appeared to hurt himself in a collision with two Northern Illinois players while going for a steal. It will be worth monitoring if the 6-1 junior is able to return Thursday night.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in season opener Smith (concussion) was listed in Georgia Tech's starting lineup for Monday's game against Clayton State.

Impact Smith missed the final six games of the 2021-22 campaign after suffering a concussion in February. Acorss 24 contests last season, the 6-foot-1 junior averaged 5.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for remainder of season Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith was slated to miss his fourth straight game Wednesday due to the head injury. He'll finish his sophomore campaign averaging 5.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.6 minutes across 24 appearances. Kyle Sturdivant and Michael Devoe figure share the majority of the ball-handling responsibilities moving forward.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Smith (concussion) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against Clemson, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith, who has missed three straight games with a concussion, will be out again on Wednesday. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has appeared in 24 games this season, averaging 5.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 19.6 minutes per game. It is unclear if Smith will be able to return for Saturday's game against Boston College.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In second half of first season, Deivon Smith's productivity on rise As his first season with Georgia Tech is nearing the end, guard Deivon Smith is increasingly showing his capacity to impact games.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • AJC.COM

Best game of season thus far Smith racked up 16 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 69-64 win over Clemson.

Impact Smith matched his season-high scoring output, but he also established a new season-best figure in assists and his second-best output in the rebounding category. That said, this game might have been an anomaly rather than the norm going forward since Smith has scored in double figures just three times all season long.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Smith is not in the starting five for Tuesday's game against Duke.

Impact Smith started the previous four games, though he played only 11 minutes and didn't score Sunday against Louisville. Kyle Sturdivant will enter the lineup for Georgia Tech on Tuesday.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against LSU, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Smith will be making his second start of the season and his first since Nov. 22 as he enters the lineup in place of Kyle Sturdivant. In his only other start of the season, Smith had a season-high 11 points to go along with three rebounds, two assists and a steal in 30 minutes. He saw a season-low 16 minutes last Sunday but should be in for a healthy boost of usage in his return to the starting five.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in return Smith supplied nine points (4-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 70-66 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Smith was forced to miss a Nov. 26 contest due to illness, but the 6-1 guard was back in action for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, even serving as the game's leading rebounder from the backcourt. The Yellow Jackets had multiple wings in foul trouble in this contest, which forced Smith to step up to the challenge (he had not recorded more than four rebounds in any other game this season). Smith may eventually compete for a return to the starting five, but even if he's not successful in that endeavor, he's been GT's top bench option, tallying 21 or more minutes in every game he's appeared in.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Badgers Smith (illness) will play Wednesday against Wisconsin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith is set to return from a one-game absence due to an illness to face the Badgers. He made his first start of the season in his last game, though that was against Charleston Southern. Still, Smith has routinely seen over 20 minutes per game this season and averages 7.6 points to go with 1.2 steals.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Smith will not play Friday against Georgia Southern due to flu like symptoms, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith is one of six Georgia Tech players who won't be available Friday due to flu like symptoms. In Smith's absence, Malachi Rice will likely see an increased role against Georgia Southern.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Monday Smith (illness) will start Monday against Charleston Southern, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith will not only play through the flu, but will get the start in place of Michael Devoe, who is out with the flu. Smith likely won't be 100 percent but the opportunity is there for some sneaky DFS value.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with flu Smith (illness) is questionable to play Monday against Charleston Southern, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Georgia Tech has a bit of a flu bug going around. Michael Devoe has been ruled out and Jordan Usher is questionable as well. If Smith can play through it he may get some more minutes Monday with Devoe out.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday against Auburn Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Auburn.

Impact Smith returns to the starting lineup after a brief two-game stint off the bench, but he's been moving back and forth between both roles -- he has started four of the team's last eight contests prior to Saturday's tilt. He is averaging 5.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 28.0 minutes per game as a starter this season.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Wednesday Smith is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against South Carolina.

Impact This will be Smith's seventh start of the season. The freshman is averaging 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 21.5 minutes per contest this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Smith moves back to the bench so Derek Fountain can make his first career start. Smith had started three games in a row, but he's averaged 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in 15 bench appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Smith isn't starting Friday's game against North Texas.

Impact Smith was in the starting five for the first three games this season, but he'll take a seat Friday with Iverson Molinar (undisclosed) and D.J. Stewart starting in the backcourt. With Molinar now available for Mississippi State, Smith could play primarily off the bench going forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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