Malachi Smith Encouraged to Test NBA Waters
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Leading scorer malachi smith has decided to test the n-b-a waters.
He has made himself eligible for this summer's draft.
Smith has not signed with an agent, so he can return to u-t-c if he doesn't like his draft grade.
Smith averaged close to 17 points and 9 rebounds a game this past year.
He says mocs head coach lamont paris encouraged him to make the decision.
Malachi smith: "i was scared to ask, but coach already had the form.
So when i brought it up, he was like, 'i was thinking the same thing as you.'
It's a dream come true.
A lot of players wish they had coaches that or even have their backs like i do.
I'm very grateful.
I know just looking off of the season, thinking about how far i've come, how far i've grown as a player and just thinking about my future and what could possibly make that dream a reality."
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