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2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster

Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo

12 Nikhil Smith

  • Position Guard
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Augusta, Ga.
  • Highschool Lakeside

Biography

As a Scot
Member of the Dean’s List… Participates in SAAC… Has interned at US Bank and Piper Jaffray & Co.
 
2018-19
Named to the MIAC All-Academic team… Started in all 25 games in his junior season… Averaged over 30 minutes played per game… Scored an average of 7.1 points per game, which ranked fifth-best on the team… Ranked second on the team in assists, dishing out 72 throughout the season… Also ranked second in steals with 23... Recorded 49 rebounds... Scored a season-best 16 points against St. Thomas on Nov. 28, shooting an incredibly efficient 85.7% in the contest.

2017-18
Started nine of his 19 games played… Missed the final six games due to injury… Scored a career-best 11 points twice, at Saint John’s Jan. 17 and at Concordia Jan. 27… Dished out four assists against Gustavus Jan. 8… Hit three three-pointers against Saint John’s Dec. 6… Made the MIAC Academic All-Conference team.

2016-17
Played in eight games… Made three-pointers at Bethel Dec. 9 and at Saint John’s Jan. 11.

Before Mac
Made the McCormick County All-Tournament Team while at Lakeside High School… Received the Coach’s Award as a junior and senior… Served as team captain for his high school and AAU teams… A national Honor Society honoree.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose to attend Macalester for a variety of reasons. It was an environment in which I would be challenged academically, involved socially, have plenty of opportunity to serve the community around me, and simultaneously be able to compete and play basketball. Which, all together, constitute an incredible opportunity.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Being a student-athlete has challenged me to prioritize and manage my time effectively, as well as being an integral part of the experience at Macalester and the relationships I've built.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Balancing school and sports has provided me the opportunity to grow as a learner, as a competitor, and as a teammate, all of which are important roles to play when entering the working world.
 
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Nikhil Smith with Joyce Minor, Karl Egge Professor of Economics.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2016-17First Year

    Guard
    5'9"
    12
  • 12

    2017-18Sophomore

    Guard
    5'9"
    12
  • 12

    2018-19Junior

    Guard
    5'9"
    12
  • 12

    2019-20Senior

    Guard
    5'9"
    12