Or maybe he realized basketball at a P-5 conference school isn't quite as easy as at Edwardsville or even as he thought it might be?
I still think the kid was athletically ahead of other kids growing up, had the skill set to succeed, worked hard and because of the first three things excelled and never maybe faced rejection or challenges that seemed too much?????
Either way he is skilled, and will do well, just not here, best of luck to him.
Hearing Smith has interest from Baylor and Arizona.