I think there's some truth to it
Posted on: April 16, 2018 at 07:13:27 CT
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Smith did lose playing time first to Frazier, then to Lucas, and he wasn't happy about it.
However, this is a reset with Cuonzo, who apparently has told his family that he sees Mark as more of a combo guard and wing who can play point but that it wouldn't be his primary role. With different expectations, and a different coaching style, this could be a better fit.
Always thought Smith wasn't a good fit for the type of pace Underwood likes to play, but he and his family were Illini fans, so it made a good fit from that standpoint.