Smith was the catalyst of a high-scoring Central Connecticut offense that averaged 115.0 points over a pair of games last week. The sophomore forward torched the nets to the tune of a 64.7 shooting percentage after he combined to go 22-of-34 from the floor. From three, he was just as impressive, turning in a 5-of-10 effort, while from the line, he was near perfect with a 13-of-14 clip. On the week, he averaged 31.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two Blue Devils’ wins. Smith went off in Monday’s thrilling 108-106 overtime win over in-state foe Sacred Heart. Knocking down 12-of-21 shots from the field, including a trio of three-pointers, the Springfield, MA native turned in an 11-of-12 effort from the free throw line to lead all scorers with a career-high 38 points. It marked the highest scoring game by an NEC player since Le Moyne’s Kaiyem Cleary poured in 43 against LIU on Jan. 27, 2024. In addition, the 38 points were the most by a Blue Devil since Kyle Vinales netted 42 at Wagner on Feb. 14, 2013. Smith followed that performance with his fourth 20-point outing of the season — and the third in as many games — after he netted 24 points in 21 minutes on an efficient 10-of-13 effort from the field in a 122-57 win over Johnson & Wales. This is Smith’s second NEC Player of the Week honor.