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2017-18 Basketball-W Roster

Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer

14 Najee Smith

14 Najee Smith

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Neuqua Valley
  • Hometown:
    Naperville, Ill.

Summary

Biography

2017-18: Named to the Academic All-MAC Team ... made an appearance in 29 games, making 17 starts … was a member of the Bronco starting five in the final 16 games … averaged 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game in the guard position … was second on the team from behind the arc, shooting 38.2 percent for a total of 40 three-points … the senior finished seventh in the MAC for three-point field goal percentage and tied for 15th for three-point field goals made … finished with five double digit scoring games … poured in a career-high 14 points in a Bronco upset over No. 2 seed Ball State in the MAC Quarterfinals where she went 4-for-6 from three-point territory … hit at least one 3-pointer in 20 games, including her last 15 games … became a member of the most winningest class in program history with a total of 74 wins over the last four years, eclipsing the win mark of 70 by the 1978 and 1981 seniors.

2016-17: Played in 32 games with 18 starts … averaged 4.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists … finished second on the team with 28 made 3-point field goals … hit a career-high four 3-point field goals in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals win over Central Michigan, including the game-winner … scored in double-figures twice hit at least one 3-pointer in 15 games.


2015-16: Played in 31 games with two starts ... averaged 2.6 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.5 spg and 9.7 mpg ... scored a career-high 10 points at Toledo (1/9) where she went 3-for-5 from 3-point range ... grabbed a career-high four rebounds vs. Northern Illinois (3/7). 

2014-15: Made 15 appearances as a reserve ... earned team's P4 Award ... totaled 19 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and two steals ... scored first career points, recording four at Chicago State (11/29) ... had five points and made first career three-pointer against Trine (12/18).

High School: Helped lead Neuque Valley to four-straight conference champions from 2011-2014 and regional championships in 2012-2014 ... academic all-conference from 2010-2014, second team all-conference 2011-2013 and second-team all-state IBCA in 2014 ... Indian Prairie Scholar from 2011-2014.   

Personal: Daughter of Gordon and Zina Smith ... father played baseball at Eastern Illinois University from 1978-1981 ... has four siblings, Malia, Malik, Chris and Tré ... born on Feb. 28, 1996 in Springfield, Ill. ... biology major, maintains a 3.57 GPA.

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2014-15Freshman

    Guard
    5'7"
    14
  • 14

    2015-16Sophomore

    Guard
    5'8"
    14
  • 14

    2016-17Junior

    Guard
    5'8"
    14
  • 14

    2017-18Senior

    Guard
    5'8"
    14