Daily Illini on Jamar Smith
July 16, 2008 12:28 PM
"He's been getting bigger, stronger, jumping higher and shooting it better," McClain said. "I don't want to make the expectations so high, but I feel he's probably one of the best players in college basketball right now without even stepping on the court. I feel like if he just goes in and has a decent year he could probably be a lottery pick."
McClain thinks having to sit out a year, learning and watching his team lose has changed Smith for the better.
"Things work out for a reason," McClain said. "Even though the situation he got into was very disturbing and troublesome, in time I think it helped him with his growth and maturity. He seems to have a more level head, a better work ethic."
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