Ray Smith records a Snapchat video for a media member while teammate Chance Comanche looks on during the University of Arizona basketball media day, Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Ray SmithΒ 

Freshman,Β No. 2

From: Las Vegas

Size: 6-8, 210

Probable role: Will miss season after suffering torn ACL

Age: 18

Major: Undeclared

Follow him here: @raysmith2297 (Twitter), @rekwonsmith (Instagram)

First team played for: Old Vegas Basketball. β€œPlayed with them from about 6 or 7 till 11 or 12.”

Ultimately chose UA because: β€œIt really just felt like home when I was here. That was the most important thing.”

Biggest mentor/hero: Paul George. β€œI like his game.”

Watches TV via: Netflix

Fave TV show: The Originals

Fave video game: FIFA.

Fave social media: Twitter

Fave non-basketball hobby: Hang out with my teammates.

Fave Bear Down Kitchen item: Omelet.Β 


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