Men's Basketball | 2/17/2026 11:45:00 AM

Westlake, Ohio – Earning his second North Coast Athletic Conference honors this season, Oberlin College men's basketball's Zach Smith was named the NCAC Athlete of the Week.
 
"I'm so happy for Smitty to finally get this recognition. He's a kid that's earned every bit of success and he's having a career year because of all the work he's put in behind the scene." Head Coach Shiva Senthil says, "He's been our hardest worker since day one, gradually increased his role every year, and now he's seeing the fruits of his labor as a senior. I'm so happy he's getting recognition for all his hard work. He's an awesome player who deserves every bit of success"
 
Junior Zach Smith (Chicago, IL / University of Chicago Laboratory Schools) led the Yeomen offensively in a pivotal conference week, averaging 18.0 points per game across two contests.
 
Smith poured in a team-best 24 points in a home matchup against RV John Carroll, marking his sixth 20-plus point performance of the season. He followed with 12 points in a 58-57 road win at Wittenberg, helping secure Oberlin's first road victory over the Tigers since 1999 and the program's first season sweep in the modern stat era.
 
His steady scoring presence continued to anchor the Yeomen backcourt during a historic week for the program.
 
The teams hosts their final home game of the season this weekend, Saturda, February 21. Smith and his teammates will honoring eight graduating Obies prior to the start of the game. Tip off is set for 3 p.m.
 
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