Oklahoma City, Okla. -- The Mid-America Christian men's basketball program has announced the signing of Venus, Texas HS product Josh Smith for the upcoming 2011-12 season.
Smith is a 6'5 power forward/small forward and help solidify the Evangels' front line for the next four years.
He was the Venus Bulldogs Offensive Player of the Year and was also a first-team All-Region selection.
Noted as a strong defender, Smith was named Defensive Player of the Year and was also chosen as Sophomore of the Year.
Smith is a strong student-athlete, earning a spot on the All-State Academic squad.
"We are excited to have a young player of Josh's ability and character," said MACU head coach
Willie Holley. "His commitment to rebounding and defense will be an example for the whole team."
Smith will be joining an up-and-coming unit that won at defending NAIA National Champion Oklahoma Baptist in the Sooner Athletic Conference last season and advanced to NCCAA Central Regional title game, before losing to eventual NCCAA National Champion Dallas Baptist.
