Imani Smith brings senior savvy, shot-making, and defensive juice to Charlotte
In the 2024-25 season, Charlotte senior guard Imani Smith averaged 3.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 20.2 minutes per game, after posting 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 2023-24[11][12]. Charlotte described her as a long, active defender who can handle the ball, shoot it, and raise the team’s energy level, which fits a coach looking for a gritty, versatile backcourt piece[4]. She’s not a volume scorer, but her value is the kind that shows up in winning possessions: toughness, guard skills, and veteran reliability.
