No, not speculation. Everyone (him, his dad, underwood, reporters, etc.) on record saying having the ball in his hands and playing PG was a primary factor in his recruitment and that Illini told him they saw him as PG. Some examples:
http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article145022884.html
https://www.aseaofblue.com/platform...th-not-far-college-decision-duke-entering-mix
http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/04/19/duke-set-home-2017-guard-mark-smith/
Right after he committed:
http://www.bnd.com/sports/high-school/prep-basketball/article147100034.html
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I stand corrected for sure. After watching him try to run the point, I can see how it didn't work out. I can sure understand why he's transferring out. Honestly, he doesn't hold a candle to Frazier or Lucas at point.