UConn Signs Transfer Guard Malachi Smith from Dayton

Malachi Smith, a guard from Dayton, has officially transferred to UConn for the upcoming 2025-26 basketball season. Smith, who averaged 10.4 points and 5.3 assists last season, joins UConn after a four-year stint at Dayton, where his career was marred by a knee injury that limited his play during the 2023-24 season. UConn head coach Dan Hurley expressed enthusiasm for adding Smith, highlighting his dynamic playmaking ability and veteran experience. Smith is the second transfer to commit to UConn this offseason, following Georgia's Silas Demary Jr. The Huskies are retooling their roster after an underwhelming season, and Smith's addition aims to strengthen their backcourt and championship aspirations. His arrival is particularly significant as UConn looks to regain its competitive edge after struggling last season.