Evan Smotrycz

He was also named to the All-Fox25 Team in 2008. His collegiate journey began at the University of Michigan, where during his freshman season (2010-11), he started in 24 of 35 games and was distinguished with the team’s Sixth Man Award for his integral contributions. As a sophomore (2011-12), Smotrycz appeared in all 34 games and started 18, playing a crucial role in helping Michigan secure a share of its first Big Ten regular-season title since 1985-86. He subsequently transferred to the University of Maryland, redshirting the 2012-13 season before returning to the court.

As a redshirt junior in 2013-14, he achieved career-high averages in minutes, points, rebounds, and assists, earning a coveted spot on the 2013 Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team. His collegiate career concluded with his senior year (2014-15), where he saw action in 27 games and was recognized with the Big Ten All-Academic Team honor. Following his distinguished collegiate career, Smotrycz transitioned to professional basketball, signing with Keravnos B.C. in Cyprus for the 2015-16 season.

There, he delivered an impressive average of 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, showcasing his impactful presence. His strong performance led to participation in the NBA Summer League with the Toronto Raptors, before he joined Eisbären Bremerhaven in Germany for the 2016-17 season. Smotrycz remained a prominent player in international leagues, competing with BG Göttingen in Germany during the 2017-18 season. He then expanded his professional footprint to South America, playing briefly with Ferro Carril Oeste in Argentina in 2018.

Concluding this phase of his professional career, Smotrycz played for the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League for the 2018-19 season, solidifying his diverse experience across top-tier international and developmental leagues.