First-year Kyree Smith of St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball has been named the United East Conference Men's Basketball Volt Division Defensive Player of the Week. This is Smith's first career defensive player of the week award, and the sixth week an St. Mary's College player has received this honor. Smith's standout performance included 12 rebounds, seven defensive boards, seven points, and four assists in a crucial road victory over Penn State Abington. St. Mary's College will face Penn State Harrisburg in the semifinals of the 2024 United East Conference Volt Division Men's Basketball Championship Tournament on February 21.

By the Numbers
  • 12 rebounds, 7 of them defensive
  • Upcoming game against Penn State Harrisburg on February 21
State of Play
  • St. Mary's College player named Defensive Player of the Week for the sixth time this season
  • Semifinals matchup against Penn State Harrisburg
Bottom Line

St. Mary's College first-year Kyree Smith's exceptional performance earns him the Defensive Player of the Week title, as the team gears up to face Penn State Harrisburg in a crucial upcoming game.