Bobby Smith Class: Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Last College: Villanova Height / Weight: 6-3 / 190 Position: Guard Birthdate: 12/07/1978

Transfer from Villanova who will have to set out the 2000-2001 season because of NCAA transfer rules … very talented … can play the point or two guard.

AT VILLANOVA: Played two seasons for the Wildcats … as a freshman, averaged 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per game while playing in all 32 games … last season started 17 of 18 games played … averaged 6.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game … averaged 8.7 points per game in Big East Conference play.

PREP SCHOOL: Played high school ball at East Chicago Central in Gary, Ind. … Played one season at Maine Central Institute Prep School … led MCI to the New England Prep Championship team with a 35-0 record … averaged 13.7 points, 6.1 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game … alternate for the McDonald's all-star game.

PERSONAL: Born 12-7-78 … son of Edna Mae Prince and James Dye … honor roll student … undecided on college major.