Flash back to April of 2017, and Kentucky is working on finishing a huge recruiting haul that already has seven commits. However, the Cats are in desperate need of a shooter to round out the class. Kentucky reaches out and offers scholarships to two four-star shooters, Jemarl Baker and Mark Smith. Kentucky wanted Smith Obviously, Baker eventually commits to Kentucky, leaving Mark Smith to go elsewhere. Smith eventually commits to Illinois before transferring to Missouri after one season.
Flash forward to today and that same Mark Smith is one of the best players for this Missouri team. Smith leads the team in scoring at 11.