| Sean Smith |
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Junior
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| Hometown:
Gary, IN
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| High School:
Westside
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| Last College:
Vincennes J.C.
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| Height / Weight:
6-7 / 215
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| Position:
Forward
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2007-08 Highlights: Appeared in 25 games, including nine starts...averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds-per-game...shot a team-best 92.3% (24-for-26) from the free throw line and has converted his last 19 attempts...was a perfect 5-for-5 and finished with 12 points against Central Michigan (3/12/08)...had 10 points and tied a season-high with seven rebounds against Eastern Michigan (3/9/08)...topped NIU with a season-high 19 points against Ohio (2/2/08)...scored 10 points off of the bench against Central Michigan (1/19/08)...led NIU with 15 points against Eastern Michigan (1/16/08)...posted nine buckets and finished with 18 points in the 78-62 win over Toledo (1/13/08)...collected 10 points against Air Force (12/4/07)...scored eight points and grabbed a season-best seven rebounds in a 65-63 victory over Lamar (12/1/07).
Prior to NIU: Competed for Vincennes Junior College in Vincennes, Ind....averaged 13 points and 6.8 rebounds as a sophomore for the Trailblazers...led Vincennes 11 times in scoring, including five double-doubles and a season-high 28 points against Allegany...during his freshman campaign, Smith averaged 10.2 points and 6.2 boards.
Prep / Personal: Two-time All-Conference and All-Area selection, while earning All-State honors as a senior for Gary West Side...two-time team captain...was a member of the 2002 Class 4A state championship squad...born December 12, 1985...son of Sylvester Worthman and Dianna Smith...major is General Studies.
SMITH'S CAREER HIGHS
| Minutes: | 39, vs. Ball State (1/22/08) |
| Points: | 19, vs. Ohio (2/2/08) |
| Rebounds: | 7, on two occasions |
| Assists: | 3, on three occasions |
| Steals: | 2, on five occasions |
| Blocks: | 1, on five occasions |
| FG: | 9, vs. Toledo (1/13/08) |
| FG Att.: | 14, vs. Toledo (1/13/08) |
| 3PT FG Made: | 2, vs. Ohio (2/2/08) |
| 3PT FG Att.: | 3, on two occasions |
| FT Made: | 4, at Central Michigan (1/19/08) |
| FT Att.: | 4, at Central Michigan (1/19/08) |
SMITH'S CAREER STATS
| Year | G-GS | Min. | Avg. | FG-A | Pct. | 3FG-A | Pct. | FT-A | Pct. | Reb. | Avg. | A | BK | ST | Pts. | Avg. |
| 2007-08 | 25-9 | 507 | 20.3 | 64-154 | .416 | 4-16 | .250 | 24-26 | .923 | 68 | 2.7 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 156 | 6.2 |
