low-usage Jayhawk with size, versatility, and a redshirt reset
In the 2023-24 season at Kansas, McKenzie Smith appeared in 6 games and averaged 1.3 points and 0.5 rebounds in 6.3 minutes, with modest shooting numbers and a small sample size that makes evaluation tricky. The big-picture intrigue is her 6-foot frame and guard/forward flexibility, but the bigger story is that she redshirted the 2024-25 season and entered the portal, so the court résumé at Kansas is still thin. If a team wants a developmental wing who can be molded rather than a finished product, she’s a project worth watching.
