Ben Smith - Official

[shockar25]

I won't make any specific predictions other than I think we win the Valley (by how much I don't know) and we go to the Big Dance. The rest will be interesting to find out...

:goshocks:

[Wuzee]

Enid paper article.

http://enidnews.com/sportslocal/x1612545571/Smith-signs-with-Wichita-State

.... Smith was known for his hard work at NOC Enid as he made the transition of being an inside player at Oklahoma City Southeast High School to an effective 3-point shooter (40 percent) with the Jets.

“He turned himself into a good player with a lot of hard work,’’ said Jets head coach Greg Shamburg. “Anytime a guy makes a transition from inside to outside, you never know how the progression is going to go. He spent a lot of time shooting in the gym and in the summer.’’

Smith chose the Shockers over Illinois State, Murray State, Southern Illinois and California.

[fuball7]

Coach could have been content with the roster we had coming back and we could have made a run at the valley and made the NCAA. But hes not sitting back. hes being proactive.. I think he not only wants to get to the NCAA but win some games in it

[MikeShox]

I am amused. On http://www.bradleyfans.com/, there is a thread (by Da Coach) with the title Wichita State signs a 6'4" juco forward.

The rivals page lists him at 6'5" (not 6'4") and the Enid article says "Smith was known for his hard work at NOC Enid as he made the transition of being an inside player at Oklahoma City Southeast High School to an effective 3-point shooter (40 percent) with the Jets."

So BradleyFans got his height and position wrong based on links they themselves provided. Amusing.

The announcement at http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticl...CLID=204933142 also lists Ben as a 6'4" Forward.

[Dan]

can't say we're young anymore. 4 seniors and 5 juniors on the roster. When was the last time we had a full team with no redshirts?

[WuDrWu]

can't say we're young anymore. 4 seniors and 5 juniors on the roster. When was the last time we had a full team with no redshirts?

That's a good question, but I am not certain the '10-'11 team roster will end the streak, either.

[Aargh]

can't say we're young anymore. 4 seniors and 5 juniors on the roster. When was the last time we had a full team with no redshirts?

That Jr. class is starting to look pretty salty. We do need to see how Ragland and Smith adjust to D1 ball before getting too excited. If they make the adjustmet like Hannah did - go ahead and get excited. If they make the adjustment like Sampay did - that would also be exciting, but not in a good way.
From all the reports, it looks like Smith has one heck of a work ethic. Someone commented on watching Hatch and Smith against each other in practice. If Smith shares (or develops) some of Hatch's attitude about how the game should be played, they may not be able to practice against each other for fear of the wear and tear they'd put on each other over the course of a season.

[Snapshot9]

I would say we have posittioned ourselves very well for a run at the Conference Championship, and a good run in the Conference Tournament.

Wait! Do you hear that? ...... Sounds like music in the background!!! It may be time to go Dancin again!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Shox21]

I'm very tired as I have been working many long hours for the past month with more to go. Tell me if I have this right or wrong, please.

Next year in March 2011 we will have at least 4 scholarships available (Hatch, Ellis, Durley and Blair)
The following year in March 2012 we will have five available (Ragland, Smith, Murray, Kyles and Stutz)

As I said, if I am wrong, please correct. That's a lot of bodies moving out in a two year period.

[MadaboutWu]

I'm very tired as I have been working many long hours for the past month with more to go. Tell me if I have this right or wrong, please.

Next year in March 2011 we will have at least 4 scholarships available (Hatch, Ellis, Durley and Blair)
The following year in March 2012 we will have five available (Ragland, Smith, Murray, Kyles and Stutz)

As I said, if I am wrong, please correct. That's a lot of bodies moving out in a two year period.

We have 3 available for 2011 because Wessel has already committed. It is a lot of turnover though.

[shoxilla]

With most humbleness and appreciation I dedicate this HYCOO

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Ragland was second,

Orupke was always the first.

Smith brah aings it home.
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[SpanglerFan316]

I am amused. On http://www.bradleyfans.com/, there is a thread (by Da Coach) with the title Wichita State signs a 6'4" juco forward.

The rivals page lists him at 6'5" (not 6'4") and the Enid article says "Smith was known for his hard work at NOC Enid as he made the transition of being an inside player at Oklahoma City Southeast High School to an effective 3-point shooter (40 percent) with the Jets."

So BradleyFans got his height and position wrong based on links they themselves provided. Amusing.

The announcement at http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticl...CLID=204933142 also lists Ben as a 6'4" Forward.

Strange. I think a 6'5" guard could cause match-up problems which a 6'5" forward (even at the 3 position) would not necessarily create.

[Shox21]

I'm very tired as I have been working many long hours for the past month with more to go. Tell me if I have this right or wrong, please.

Next year in March 2011 we will have at least 4 scholarships available (Hatch, Ellis, Durley and Blair)
The following year in March 2012 we will have five available (Ragland, Smith, Murray, Kyles and Stutz)

As I said, if I am wrong, please correct. That's a lot of bodies moving out in a two year period.

We have 3 available for 2011 because Wessel has already committed. It is a lot of turnover though.

Thanks for the correction. I forgot about Evan.

[dTm]

Is this the deepest shocker roster EVER????????????

[WstateU]

Is this the deepest shocker roster EVER????????????

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! No NBA first round draft picks; however quality depth from 1-13.