Well from sources close to Mark Smith..He's interested in the best fit for him..Smith's camp likes The Illini but they think if D. Williams is healthy & a go for next season is a talented Smith going to be standing outside the Big 10 Illini party ...trying to get in....
Smith is a true 6'4 1/2 & a born PG with an extensive ability to play the 2 or 3 but is most effective at the 1.....
DePaul (offered), Northwestern, Pittsburgh & K-State have all been out to see Smith within the last 2wks...
As others have said, if Smith is as good as you think, why would he be behind the others at Illinois? Best players play.
I'd love to have him. Great guard corps. Those win a lot of games.