One of Michigan State’s top recruiting targets is close to making his college decision.
Four-star combo guard Mark Smith, the Gatorade Illinois player of the year, reportedly will announce his choice at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edwardsville (Illinois) High. He reportedly will choose between MSU, Illinois, Ohio State, Missouri and a number of other late high-major suitors that included Kentucky and Duke.
The 6-foot-5 Smith averaged 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 2.1 steals while making 44 three-pointers as a senior to lead Edwardsville to a 30-2 record. He also was named Mr. Basketball for Illinois.