Malachi Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors

Excellent in Tuesday's win Smith supplied 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 87-81 win over Providence.

Impact Smith put together one of his best performances of the season Tuesday, highlighted by him hitting all four of his attempts from beyond the arc. He also recorded seven assists for the fifth time this season, though it was his first such game since Dec. 12. After playing 13 or fewer minutes in each of his last five contests, he played a season-high 30 in Tuesday's victory. Given how well he played when given that opportunity, he could see more playing time down the stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 UConn improves to 10-0 in Big East after topping Providence behind Reed's late flurry

Tarris Reed Jr. scored seven of his 19 points in the final five minutes as second-ranked UConn beat Providence 87-81 on Tuesday to become the first team to open 10-0 in Big East pl...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Alex Karaban scores 21 points as No. 5 UConn beats DePaul 72-54

Alex Karaban scored 21 points and No. 5 UConn shut down DePaul for a rugged 72-54 victory

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From No. 5 UConn's 71-63 Win Over Texas

Here are four takeaways from the Huskies earning their sixth-straight win after beating the Longhorns on Friday.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From No. 5 UConn's 71-63 Win Over Texas

Karaban and Reed lift No. 5 UConn to 71-63 win over Texas in Huskies' final nonconference game

Alex Karaban scored 18 points, including the 1,500th of his career, as fifth-ranked UConn overcame a poor shooting second half to hold off Texas 71-63

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Nine assists Tuesday Smith finished Tuesday's 77-73 win over Florida with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 22 minutes.

Impact Smith tied a season high with nine assists Tuesday, another great outing against a ranked team for the point guard. His three best assist outings this season have come against ranked teams, logging 26 total against Arizona, Illinois and Florida this season. He's been fairly quiet outside of those outings, but he still has established a large role in the rotation, one that he should continue to have when conference play begins soon.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UConn Earns 4th Ranked Win of the Season over No. 18 Florida

No. 5 UConn earned its fourth victory over a ranked opponent already this season, beating No. 18 Florida 77-73 in the Jimmy V Classic.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UConn Earns 4th Ranked Win of the Season over No. 18 Florida

Takes over against Illini Smith closed Friday's 74-61 victory over Illinois with 14 points (3-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one block over 23 minutes.

Impact Smith's scoring has been limited while serving as the primary ball-handling option of the bench for UConn, but he did record eight assists earlier this season against Arizona before setting a new season-high Friday in a game that also matched his season-best scoring total. The extended run came at the expense of Silas Demary, who battled foul trouble early, allowing Smith to get the hot hand. But considering Demary picked up a triple-double the game earlier against Bryant, he likely has at least a bit of job security moving forward.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What an UNBELIEVABLE shot by Malachi Smith 🤯

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Malachi Smith banks in RIDICULOUS 3-pointer vs. Illinois

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 5 UConn beats No. 13 Illinois 74-61

Solo Ball scored 15 points and fifth-ranked UConn never trailed in beating No. 13 Illinois 74-61 on Friday at Madison Square Garden

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 5 UConn freshman Braylon Mullins plays 10 minutes in debut against No. 13 Illinois

Touted freshman guard Braylon Mullins played 10 minutes in his debut for No. 5 UConn in their 74-61 win over No. 13 Illinois after missing more than a month with an ankle injury

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Three Huskies Score 21 Points as No. 3 UConn Holds Off AJ Dybantsa, No. 7 BYU

Three players scored 21 points for the third-ranked Huskies, who managed to hold off a late rally by Dybantsa's seventh-ranked Cougars in Sa...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Three Huskies Score 21 Points as No. 3 UConn Holds Off AJ Dybantsa, No. 7 BYU

Pair of rivalry games top a stacked week with 7 matchups between AP Top 25 teams

The early part of the basketball season has become dotted with marquee matchups as teams try to test themselves and build resumes for March

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarris Reed scores 20, grab's 12 rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn past UMass Lowell 110-47

Tarris Reed Jr. had 20 points and 12 rebounds and Silas Demary Jr. added 16 points and seven assists to lead No. 4 UConn to a 110-47 win over UMass Lowell

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Fully cleared for basketball Smith (knee) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Smith, who underwent surgery during the offseason, getting clearance indicates that he is good to go for Connecticut's upcoming season. Expectations will be high from him, considering the Huskies' previous success under head coach Dan Hurley and the guard's 2024-25 season, with Dayton. Smith logged 10.4 points (on 42.4/38.3/71.7 shooting splits), 5.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes minor surgery Smith (knee) has undergone minor surgery, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rothstein describing Smith's knee injury as minor indicates that the latter should be available relatively soon. Such is projected to be the case, with his expected return date sometime in August. It remains multiple months before Connecticut's 2025-26 season begins.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with UConn Smith has committed to joining Connecticut for the 2025-26 season, Nick Kosko of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith will join Connecticut after playing four seasons with Dayton in search of a better opportunity for his final campaign. The 6-foot guard averaged 10.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists on 27.8 minutes across 33 appearances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dayton transfer PG interested in Georgia Dayton transfer Malachi Smith zoomed with Georgia basketball, according to Dushawn London of 247Sports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Will enter portal Smith will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.

Impact Even though Smith has four seasons logged, his 2023-24 season does not count because it was limited to one game during which he suffered a knee injury. During the Dayton team's 2024-25 season, and for the first time in his career, he logged more than 10 points per game.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dayton tops VCU 79-76 to prevent Rams from clinching Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title

Javon Bennett scored 22 points and Dayton prevented VCU from clinching the Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title with a 79-76 victory, ending the Rams’ nine-game win streak

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Cheeks, Dayton knock off Richmond 74-64 in 2OT

Enoch Cheeks scored 18 points, including four in double, as the Dayton Flyers beat the Richmond Spiders 74-64

MARCH 1, 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

Scores off bench Saturday Smith (illness) totaled three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Friday's 73-68 loss to VCU.

Impact Smith returned to action after dealing with an illness. He will look to build off this performance for Wednesday's game against Fordham.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 2 UConn improves to 10-0 in Big East after topping Providence behind Reed's late flurry

Alex Karaban scores 21 points as No. 5 UConn beats DePaul 72-54

4 Takeaways From No. 5 UConn's 71-63 Win Over Texas

Karaban and Reed lift No. 5 UConn to 71-63 win over Texas in Huskies' final nonconference game

UConn Earns 4th Ranked Win of the Season over No. 18 Florida

What an UNBELIEVABLE shot by Malachi Smith 🤯

No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

UConn's Malachi Smith banks in RIDICULOUS 3-pointer vs. Illinois

No. 5 UConn beats No. 13 Illinois 74-61

No. 5 UConn freshman Braylon Mullins plays 10 minutes in debut against No. 13 Illinois

Three Huskies Score 21 Points as No. 3 UConn Holds Off AJ Dybantsa, No. 7 BYU

Pair of rivalry games top a stacked week with 7 matchups between AP Top 25 teams

Tarris Reed scores 20, grab's 12 rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn past UMass Lowell 110-47

Dayton tops VCU 79-76 to prevent Rams from clinching Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title

Cheeks, Dayton knock off Richmond 74-64 in 2OT

Smith's 18 lead Dayton past Fordham 93-76