Smith is a 6-foot-5, 225-pound combo guard out of Edwardsville (IL) High School. Smith, a four-star who burst into national recognition his senior year, held multiple offers from schools like Kentucky, Duke and Michigan State. Tom Izzo came late onto the scene, and really felt like Illinois’ competition when it came to landing Smith.
What He Did Last Year:
Mark Smith came from almost out of nowhere last year and conjured up the most impressive basketball season in the state of Illinois. When Illinois pictured landing Mr. Basketball last year, most probably would’ve guessed Jeremiah Tilmon, or perhaps Jordan Goodwin.