Bench microwave with enough scoring punch to flip a quarter.
How he helps us
He gives them secondary scoring and extra shooting when the starters need relief.
How opponents guard him
Do not overhelp off him. Contest early and make him score over length. He is much more dangerous when he gets to play fast and loose off somebody else's gravity.
How opponents attack him
Make him defend more than he wants to. If he is carrying bench scoring, force him to spend that energy on the other end too.
Assignment priority
Their coverage priorityMedium.
Their attack targetMedium.
Our role for him
Microwave scorer off bench
Spark off the bench. Availability confirmation needed Thursday.
What he brings
18-pt outburst in Apr 2
40% from three
6 RPG
60% FT — acceptable on-ball
Things to manage
Only 2 GP, DNP Apr 16
Availability TBD
From the Bulldogs playbook
Late-game free throws
Ranked #2 in the late-game FT order — a safer option at the line.
Your default role
Smith is the scoring correction when the game needs another live perimeter option
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