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2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster

4 Roderick Smith

  • POSITION Forward
  • HEIGHT 6-5
  • CLASS Senior
  • HOMETOWN Houston, Texas
  • HIGHSCHOOL Madison HS

Biography

Interdisciplinary Studies major … High-scoring junior-college transfer who brings leadership and maturity to the Eagles … Hard-nosed player who could see action at multiple positions … Two-way player who can make an impact on both ends of the floor … 2018-19: Played in 29 games (16 starts), averaging 13.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game … Ranked sixth in the Heartland Conference in rebounding … Recorded seven double-doubles during the season … Named to all-tournament team at the Heartland Conference Championship … Scored 20 points and blocked a career-high four shots in win at Cameron on Nov. 10 … Three days later, in win over Dallas Christian (Texas), threw down an alley-oop dunk that ranked among the most spectacular in OC history en route to a 16-point performance … First double-double came in loss to Central Oklahoma on Nov. 29, when he had 13 points and 15 rebounds … Had 16 points and 13 rebounds and matched his career high with four steals in loss to Southwestern Christian on Dec. 15 … Scored seven points in win over Maryville (Mo.) on Dec. 17, putting him at 1,000 for his collegiate career … Had 17 points and 12 rebounds in loss at Midwestern State (Texas) on Dec. 19 … Posted consecutive double-doubles in road losses at Arkansas-Fort Smith on Jan. 9 (18 points, 11 rebounds) and St. Edward’s (Texas) on Jan. 12 (10 points, 10 rebounds) … In win over No. 2-ranked St. Edward’s on Feb. 7, went 8 of 16 from the field while scoring 17 points and adding 12 rebounds … Had 20 points (on 9-of-11 shooting) and eight rebounds in win over Texas A&M International on Feb. 14 … Just missed a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds in loss to Dallas Baptist (Texas) on Feb. 21 … Posted a double-double in his final collegiate game, with 16 points and 13 rebounds in loss to Dallas Baptist in semifinals of Heartland Conference tournament in Tulsa … 2017-18: Played in 30 games (28 starts), averaging 12.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game … Recorded seven double-doubles … Ranked fifth in the Heartland Conference in rebounding … Came off the bench in his OC debut to finish with 14 points and eight rebounds in an OT loss to Texas A&M-Commerce on Nov. 10 … Just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds in loss at USAO on Nov. 21 … First double-double was a 22-point, 11-rebound outing in loss to Newman (Kan.) on Dec. 2 … In next game, had another double-double with 21 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in loss to Oklahoma Baptist … Went 16-of-19 from the field and finished with 33 points and 12 rebounds in win over Missouri-St. Louis on Dec. 18 … Poured in 24 points in OT win at Southeastern Oklahoma State on Dec. 30 … Had 19 points and 10 rebounds in loss to St. Edward’s (Texas) on Jan. 6 … Hit two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to lift OC to a 62-60 win at Texas A&M International on Jan. 11, capping a 15-point performance  … Posted a second 30-point outing to go with nine rebounds in loss at St. Mary’s (Texas) on Jan. 13 … Had another double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds) in loss to Texas A&M International on Feb. 8 … Scored 23 points to go with eight rebounds in win over Lubbock Christian (Texas) on Feb. 21 … Posted consecutive double-doubles in loss at Arkansas-Fort Smith (11 points, 12 rebounds) on Feb. 22 and a loss at Rogers State (11 points, 10 rebounds) on Feb. 24 … Previous school: Attended Arkansas Baptist … As a sophomore, averaged 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 61.7 percent from the field for a team that finished 21-9 … Scored in double figures in 22 games and had 20 or more points five times … Before Arkansas Baptist, attended Seminole State during 2011-12 season, playing in 24 games and averaging 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game … Before Seminole State, played at Houston Madison High School, where as a senior his team went 29-8 and reached the Texas Class 5A regional semifinals … Earned All-District honors as a senior.

Career highs: 33 points vs. Missouri-St. Louis (12/18/17); 17 rebounds vs. Oklahoma Baptist (12/9/17); 6 assists vs. Dallas Baptist (Texas) (1/18/18); 4 blocks vs. Cameron (11/10/18); 4 steals vs. 3 opponents.

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Historical Player Information

  • 4

    2017-18Junior

    Forward
    6'6"
    4
  • 4

    2018-19Senior

    Forward
    6'5"
    4