Donta Smith - Southeastern Illinois College - Soph. 6'7", 230 lb. - SF, SG
Junior college All-America. ...Was to be bound for Louisville but opted for the NBA draft. Averages of 26.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season in junior college ball led to Smith working out for many NBA teams. Rick Pitino said, "Donta Smith reminds me of Ron Artest. Can defend the point guard. He's tough hard-nosed, gets rebounds other people can't get who are bigger than him. Donta is a very, very impressive basketball player. He can be a dominating inside outside. Knows how to pass, knows how to play the game.”
