Malachi Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors

Santos' 17 lead Dayton over Rhode Island 85-77

Led by Nate Santos' 17 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Rhode Island Rams 85-77 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Cheeks, Smith lead Dayton past Duquesne 77-76

Enoch Cheeks scored 19 points to lead the Dayton Flyers and Malachi Smith sealed the victory with a free throw with six seconds left as the Flyers knocked off the Duquesne Dukes 77...

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Smith's 18 lead Dayton past Fordham 93-76

Led by Malachi Smith's 18 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Fordham Rams 93-76 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Shulga and the VCU Rams take on conference foe Dayton

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Bailey, Davidson Wildcats to visit Cheeks, Dayton Flyers

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Jimerson leads Saint Louis against Dayton after 26-point game

JANUARY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Santos leads Dayton against Saint Bonaventure after 24-point performance

Dayton faces the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies after Nate Santos scored 24 points in the Flyers' 77-72 win against the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks

JANUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Santos scores 24 as Dayton takes down Saint Joseph's (PA) 77-72

Led by Nate Santos' 24 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks 77-72

JANUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Gonzaga G Malachi Smith declares for NBA draft Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith announced Wednesday that he is entering his name in the NBA draft.

APRIL 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Has typical game in loss Smith had eight points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 82-54 loss to UConn.

Impact Smith's numbers against UConn aligned with his season averages (8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists). Unfortunately, the Bulldogs as a team did not perform to their usual standard in this blowout Elite Eight loss. The junior guard will now have to wait until next season to see more NCAA Tournament action. The Illinois native may or may not have an expanded role on offense, depending whether or not star teammate Drew Timme comes back.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers quality minutes off bench Smith supplied 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 79-76 victory over UCLA.

Impact Smith gave Gonzaga a crucial boost as a sixth man in this nail-biter. The junior guard has now scored double-digit points in two straight games, a welcome sight for the Bulldogs heading into tomorrow's matchup against UConn. In order for Gonzaga to achieve it's quest of winning a national title, the Illinois native will need to continue excelling in his supporting role.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shoots efficiently off bench Smith logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and five rebounds over 17 minutes during Sunday's 84-81 win over TCU.

Impact In a game that came down to the wire, Smith's points off the bench were crucial in helping Gonzaga avoid an upset loss to TCU. The junior guard was able to rebound after a quiet game against Grand Canyon on Friday (two points). Look for Smith to continue having important minutes against UCLA on Thursday.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes boards in blowout win Smith finished with 14 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 104-65 victory over Chicago State.

Impact Smith led all players in rebounds as the Bulldogs cruised to one of their easiest victories of the year. While this was a quality performance, Gonzaga's strength of schedule is about to significantly increase as March wears on. The junior guard will be a key rotation piece as Mark Few's squad look to avenge their Sweet 16 exit last season.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big 1st half leads No. 6 Gonzaga past Portland State, 102-78

Malachi Smith led six players in double figures with a season-high 23 points, and No. 6 Gonzaga used a big first half to cruise past Portland State 102-78 in the opening round of t...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 2 Gonzaga

All-American Drew Timme is back as the Zags plan to be in the national title conversation once again. Gonzaga is No. 2 in our preseason coun...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 2 Gonzaga

Timme back as No. 2 Gonzaga seeks elusive national title

Drew Timme wasn’t ready to leave Gonzaga without giving it one more shot at bringing an elusive national title to the Bulldogs

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

With Drew Timme back, can Gonzaga and Mark Few win the big one?

Gonzaga is often knocked for not winning the big one. But the return of Drew Timme could change that, John Fanta writes.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

With Drew Timme back, can Gonzaga and Mark Few win the big one?

How Malachi Smith's continued bet on himself have led him to Gonzaga Smith's career began at Wright State, continued to Chattanooga and has included a flirtation with the NBA. Now he's off to play for the Zags

JUNE 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Malachi Smith, one of nation's top transfers, joins Gonzaga

Malachi Smith was one of the top available players in the transfer portal and he has signed to play basketball for Gonzaga next season

JUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Gonzaga snags guard Malachi Smith Gonzaga’s backcourt received a major boost on Thursday after Malachi Smith announced he will be joining the Zags next fall. The former Chatt...

JUNE 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gonzaga snags guard Malachi Smith Gonzaga’s backcourt received a major boost on Thursday after Malachi Smith announced he will be joining the Zags next fall. The former Chatt...

JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commits to Gonzaga Smith has committed to Gonzaga, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith was widely regarded as one of the top available transfers, and for good reason. The guard averaged 19.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3 assists in 2021, at a clip of 49.3% from the field and 40.7% from downtown. The former Southern Conference Player of the Year will now take his talents to a stacked Gonzaga squad.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from NBA Draft Smith withdrew from the draft while also entering the transfer portal, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith averaged a team leading 19.9 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season. The 6-foot-4 guard hits the transfer portal after a second consecutive season averaging over 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game with Chattanooga.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emoni Bates, Tyrese Hunter among Andy Katz's top transfers

College basketball's transfer portal heats up as the calendar gets set to flip to May. Andy Katz lists his transfer tiers.

APRIL 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Emoni Bates, Tyrese Hunter among Andy Katz's top transfers

Plummer's late free throws lift Illini by Chattanooga 54-53

Alfonso Plummer scored 15 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go, and fourth-seeded Illinois escaped 13th-seeded Chattanooga 54-53 in the first round of t...

MARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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