Malachi Smith brings steady guard play and pro-ready poise to Gonzaga
Malachi Smith’s Gonzaga run in the 2022-23 season was all about reliable two-way guard play: he averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 20.8 minutes per game, while shooting 53.6% from the field and 50.0% from three[13]. At 6-4 and 205 pounds, he offered size, toughness and a calm, veteran feel in the backcourt, which is why he was viewed as an immediate-impact transfer[7][8]. The big appeal: a guard who can defend, make open shots and keep an offense organized without needing the spotlight[7][13].
