Mercer’s Chris Smith: a low-ego guard with disruptive defensive value
Chris Smith brings Mercer a reliable, defense-first guard profile with real versatility: ESPN lists him at 2.1 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game, while his prior 2024-25 season at SUNY Old Westbury showed he could impact games across the box score with 4.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game in 24 appearances. [5][1] The appeal is his activity level and two-way energy, not flash—he has proven he can start, stay available, and generate steals, which makes him a useful fit for teams needing perimeter toughness and secondary playmaking. [1]
