Fast forward to Thursday's NBA Draft, when 60 names were announced and not one of them was Greg Smith.
Smith's only hope of playing in the NBA next season is if he can beat the odds and get signed as an undrafted rookie free agent.
The former Edison High star will also have options to earn a living playing overseas.
Scouts questioned his lack of intensity and low motor during games.
Smith averaged 12 points a game last season with the Bulldogs and was named to the All-WAC second team.
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