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Kent State Lands SoCon's Top Sixth Man
23 Apr
Summary
- Jaylen Smith, Sixth Man of the Year, will join Kent State.
- Smith brings scoring, passing, and defensive toughness.
- He averaged 10.6 points for East Tennessee State.
Jaylen Smith, a standout point guard previously with East Tennessee State, has committed to Kent State for the 2026-27 basketball season. His signing comes shortly after the April 22 closure of the transfer portal window.
Smith was recognized as the Southern Conference's Sixth Man of the Year. During his time with East Tennessee State, he averaged 10.6 points and 2.9 assists per game over 26 appearances.
Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff expressed excitement about adding Smith, highlighting his leadership qualities, scoring ability, and defensive tenacity. Smith previously played his freshman and sophomore seasons at North Florida, where he led the Atlantic Sun Conference in assists.
Smith's transfer is expected to help fill the point guard position previously held by Cian Medley, who has transferred to East Carolina. This move adds depth and proven talent to the Golden Flashes' program.
