AT NKU: Smith begins his first year with the Norse...tremendous long-range shooter who will challenge for a starting position...a transfer from North Lake (Texas) Community College.

AT NORTH LAKE: Averaged 14 points and made 80 three-point field goals last season...named first team All-Metro Athletic Conference and NJCAA All-Region.

AT TEXAS WESLEYAN: Played in 33 games at NAIA Texas Wesleyan in 2003-04...averaged 5.2 points...was 43-for-136 from three-point range.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Mansfield Summit High School...lettered twice in basketball...averaged 14 points and 4.0 rebounds...made 82 three-pointers as a senior...coached by Jason Mutterer.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 21, 1984...son of Patti Smith.