RJ Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors

Commits to UC Santa Barbara Smith (transfer portal) has committed to joining Santa Barbara for the 2026-27 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith joins his third collegiate team after playing last season at DePaul. The junior guard will fight for a starting role after finishing last campaign averaging 6.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 27.6 minutes across 32 appearances, including 23 starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaving DePaul Smith will enter the transfer portal, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Smith spent his redshirt sophomore season at DePaul after two years at Colorado. He averaged 6.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 27.6 minutes with 23 starts in 32 games. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Providence Smith (undisclosed) is included in the starting rotation for Saturday's game against Providence, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Smith was deemed questionable leading up to the game as he dealt with an undisclosed injury but seems to have it put it past him. He will aim to make the most of his opportunities.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Providence Smith (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Providence.

Impact Smith could miss his first game since November after popping up on the injury report Saturday with an undisclosed issue. If Smith ends up not playing, Layden Blocker would likely start at point guard in his place.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 in loss Smith closed Wednesday's 70-61 loss to Georgetown with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 31 minutes.

Impact Smith tied a season high with 13 points in Saturday's loss, the majority of which came on his three made three-pointers. He also logged four assists for just the fifth time this season and set a new season-high with two steals. It was a solid performance for the point guard and at this point appears to be the celling for him given his relatively low volume.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mack has 16 and 11 assists in Georgetown's 70-61 win over DePaul

Led by Malik Mack's 16 points and 11 assists, the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 70-61

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

CJ Gunn scores 19 as DePaul knocks off Seton Hall 67-60

Led by CJ Gunn's 19 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 67-60

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

DePaul Blue Demons face the Xavier Musketeers on 3-game slide

DePaul aims to break its three-game slide when the Blue Demons play Xavier

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

11 points in Wednesday's loss Smith provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 71-66 loss to Villanova.

Impact Smith made his sixth straight start Wednesday and he put together a solid performance. He scored double digit points for the fourth time this season and hit three three-pointers for the second time in his last three outings. He turned the ball over three times in his second straight game however, bringing him up to eight over the last three games after having just seven over his first 11 games of the season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova defeats DePaul 71-66

Tyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay scored 19 points apiece to lead the Villanova Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 71-66

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Enters starting five Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Impact Smith will make his first start of the season in place of the injured Brandon Maclin (shoulder). Smith has provided plenty of run off the bench and just recently logged 33 minutes in a loss to LSU. Both Smith and Kruz McClure are set to pick up a bump in minutes in Maclin's absence.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Layden Blocker, Brandon Maclin rally DePaul past Georgia Tech 75-61 at Emerald Coast Classic

Layden Blocker had 14 of his 18 points in the second half when Brandon Maclin scored 14 of his 16 to rally DePaul to a 75-61 victory over Georgia Tech at the Emerald Coast Classic

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Transferring to DePaul Smith has transferred to DePaul, according to Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact The sophomore guard will try his luck in a new team after spending the last two seasons at Colorado. Smith averaged 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in 2024-25.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Smith is entering the transfer portal, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Smith is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with Colorado. During the 2024-25 campaign he started 16 games (34 appearances) and averaged 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 21.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wooga Poplar, Eric Dixon lead Villanova over Colorado 85-64 in first round of CBC

Wooga Poplar had 24 points, Eric Dixon scored 22 and Villanova cruised to an 85-64 victory over Colorado in the first round of the College Basketball Crown at MGM Grand Garden Aren...

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Villanova plays Colorado following Poplar's 25-point outing

Villanova hosts the Colorado Buffaloes after Wooga Poplar scored 25 points in Villanova's 73-56 loss to the UConn Huskies

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting against Houston Smith is listed amongst Colorado's staters ahead of Thursday's matchup with Houston, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Smith will return to the starting lineup for the Buffaloes during Thursday's matchup with the Cougars. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has appeared in all 32 games (14 starts), averaging 6.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals on 21.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides punch off bench Smith totaled 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 67-60 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Smith drained three from beyond the arc for the fourth time this season, falling just one point shy of a season high during Wednesday's upset win over West Virginia in the Big 12 tournament. The reserve guard also helped out on the defensive end, adding five defensive boards, two blocks and a steal. As Colorado continues to make its improbable run, Smith has played an important role over the past seven games, reaching double figures four times during that stretch while lifting his scoring production to 9.3 points after averaging 5.2 points through the first 25 games.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 seed Colorado deals No. 8 seed WVU's NCAA hopes a blow with 67-60 Big 12 tourney win

Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, helping No. 16 seed Colorado beat eighth-seeded West Virginia 67-60 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wed...

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Colorado routs TCU, snaps 3-game losing streak Julian Hammond III scored 19 points in his return to the lineup after a one-game absence, RJ Smith added 12 and the Colorado Buffaloes beat...

MARCH 9, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Hammond scores 19 points to lead Colorado past TCU 76-56

Julian Hammond III scored 19 points and Colorado beat TCU 76-56 in a Big 12 Conference regular season finale

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

N'Guessan scores 21 points and Kansas State defeats Colorado 65-56

David N’Guessan had 21 points and eight rebounds and Kansas State defeated Colorado 65-56 to snap a four-game losing streak

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting for Buffs Smith will re-enter the starting lineup for Colorado against Baylor on Saturday.

Impact Smith got his first start since Jan. 21 against UCF on Feb. 15, but was then removed from the starting five in Colorado's loss at Iowa State. He'll once again be a part of the starting lineup as the Buffs try to right the ship. Smith averages 5.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Smith started in the 76-63 win over UCF on Saturday, notching nine points and six boards across 31 minutes. However, the sophomore guard has started in just one of Colorado's previous seven games, so it's not entirely surprising to see him returning to a second-unit role.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against UCF Smith will start in Saturday's game against Central Florida, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Smith will make his return to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 21. The 6-foot-3 sophomore is averaging 5.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals on 20.3 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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