steady, pass-first guard with defensive juice
In the 2015-16 season, Naiel Smith gave Ball State a true point guard presence: he started the first 18 games, played 35 games total, and led the team with 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game while adding 2.7 points and 2.4 rebounds. He was praised as a pure floor general who can create shots for teammates, defend, and bring energy in the locker room. If you need a low-drama, high-IQ connector who values distribution and effort over empty stats, he fits the bill.
