The enduring image of Chris Smith before this season was one of his face dropped, shoulders slumped. He played his first slate of nonconference games for the Bruins at 17, sprinkling enticing potential atop a mound of mistakes. AdvertisementNow, nearing the end of his junior season, he’s ripening quickly. With some heavy prodding from coach Mick Cronin, he’s focusing on what comes next as opposed to what’s already transpired. Asked this week what remained on his to-do list, Smith mentioned turnovers, having committed six in two games this season.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 20, 2020 00:33 UTC