FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas forward Justin Smith is playing at a first team All-SEC level over the Razorbacks’ last five games.
In that span, which encompasses wins over Missouri, Florida, Alabama, LSU and South Carolina, the graduate transfer is averaging 17.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He also added a career-high 5 steals and 4 assists against the Gators to pair with 15 points and 6 rebounds.
Smith’s play has received a healthy amount of praise from teammates and coaches. Arkansas coach Eric Musselman recently said Smith is playing “like an NBA player” and believes he is among the best defenders in the country taking on the 3-5 positions because of his versatility.