20.7 PPG Sophomore Forward with 40-Point Peak and Elite Three-Level Scoring
Darin Smith Jr. is a 6'7", 210-lb sophomore forward who dominated the 2025-26 season with 20.7 PPG (21st nationally), 5.4 REB, and a season-high 40 points on Feb 2, 2026, earning 2025-26 NEC Player of the Year and six-time NEC POW honors. His differentiator is elite three-level scoring (ranked 28th nationally) with 17 games of 20+ points, combined with high-intensity play (30 starts in 31 games) and a redshirt-sophomore maturity that translates to immediate team fit. No injury history reported; his personality is driven, consistent, and fiercely competitive, making him a perfect fit for teams needing a reliable, high-output scorer who elevates intensity without sacrificing efficiency (45.6% FG).
