 The 6-foot-4 forward-guard is coming off an impressive senior year
with the Calvary Academy program. As a senior, Smylie was looked on
to be a leader on the court, as he had to play multiple positions
between the guard and the forward spots. He was able to step up to
the expectations as he led Calvary, averaging 15 points per game,
four rebounds per game and three assists per game.
On his decision to sign with Lincoln, he said: "I just felt it
was a great fit for me, with it being close-knit and
family-oriented. It will allow me the opportunity in upcoming years
to grow as a student-athlete in my faith. Lincoln will help me grow
into a man on and off the court from a spiritual and mental
standpoint."
LCU head coach Mac Ingmire, said this about the signing: "I'm
extremely excited about being able to sign Jimmy Smylie (Tuesday)
for our men's basketball program. He is an individual that will be
able to bring us some versatility on the court with his size and
scoring capabilities, while most importantly, being an individual
that wants to grow in his faith. Jimmy is the type of kid that any
program would jump at the chance to have because of his talent and
character. We look forward to having him here on campus and working
with him from day one."
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LCU's School of Undergraduate Studies is a
member of the National Christian College Athletic Association,
Division II. Founded in Lincoln in 1944, Lincoln Christian
University's three schools -- the School of Undergraduate
Studies, the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies, and
the Seminary -- share a mission to nurture and equip Christians
with a biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and
the world. For more information about the Red Lions, visit
www.lincolnchristian.edu/athletics.
[Text from file
received from Lincoln Christian University]
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