SMU (19-5, 10-3 ACC) vs Wake Forest (18-7, 10-4 ACC)
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 5 p.m. CT
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Ponies Take Down Pitt 83-63
Bill Hill '64 '67, 2024 Silver Anniversary Mustang Honoree, To Be Honored At Halftime

SMU hosts Wake Forest on Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Mustangs improved to 19-5 overall and 10-3 in the ACC after an 83-63 win over Pitt on Tuesday. SMU has now won five straight and eight of its past nine games. 

In the victory over Pitt, SMU jumped out to a 43-27 halftime lead en route to the 83-63 triumph. The Mustangs shot 55.8% from the field and held Pitt to 31.8%. It was the fourth time in five games that the Mustangs held their opponent under 35%. SMU had four score in double figures with Samet Yiğitoğlu recording 17 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double. Kario Oquendo also had 17 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three. Boopie Miller had 13 points, to go with six rebounds, four assists and three steals. Matt Cross added 13 points while B.J. Edwards contributed eight points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. 

SMU is averaging 82.8 points (1st ACC, 20th NCAA) while shooting 48.3% (1st ACC, 32nd NCAA) overall and 39.3% on threes (1st ACC, 12th NCAA). The Mustangs are also leading the ACC in total rebounds (39.8, 2nd NCAA) and bench points (27.3, 44th NCAA). SMU is second in the ACC in rebound margin (+6.0, 32nd NCAA), second in offensive rebounds (13.0, 37th NCAA), second in assists (16.3, 32nd NCAA), second in steals (7.8), second in scoring margin (+11.7, 26th NCAA), second in fastbreak points (14.0, 32nd NCAA), third in field-goal defense (40.0%, 26th NCAA), third in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.41) and sixth in blocked shots (3.9). SMU is one of three teams in the top 35 nationally in field-goal percentage and field-goal defense (Auburn, Liberty). 

Boopie Miller is averaging 13.4 points (23rd ACC), 5.7 assists (4th ACC, 34th NCAA) and 1.6 steals (8th ACC) with a 2.58 assist-to-turnover ratio (4th ACC, 39th NCAA). Chuck Harris is next in scoring at 12.4 (34th ACC) while hitting 45.8% from three. B.J. Edwards is averaging 10.3 points (50th ACC), 3.7 assists (10th ACC) and 2.3 steals (2nd ACC, 20th NCAA). Matt Cross has six double-doubles (6th ACC) and is leading the Mustangs in rebounding (8.2, 5th ACC) while adding 11.9 points (37th ACC). The Mustangs are one of two teams with six scoring in double figures (Auburn) with Samet Yiğitoğlu (11.0, 42nd ACC) and Kario Oquendo (10.2). Yiğitoğlu is second for SMU in rebounds (6.8, 12th ACC) and leading the Mustangs in blocked shots (1.1, 14th ACC). 

First-year head coach Andy Enfield took the helm of the SMU program following 11 seasons at USC, where he led the Trojans to five of the last eight NCAA Tournaments, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2021. He took over an SMU program that finished last season 20-13 after earning an NIT bid. That was the Mustangs' sixth postseason berth in the past 10 possible postseasons, including two NCAA bids and four NITs.

INAUGURAL ACC SEASON (10-3): SMU's inaugural ACC home slate includes Virginia (Dec. 7, W 63-51), [4/4] Duke (Jan. 4, L 89-62), Georgia Tech (Jan. 11, W 93-71), [25/rv] Louisville (Jan. 21, L 98-73), Cal (Jan. 29, W 76-65), Stanford (Feb. 1, W 85-61), Pitt (Feb. 11, W 83-63), Wake Forest (Feb. 15), Clemson (Feb. 22) and Syracuse (Mar. 4). The Mustangs' road ACC contests are Boston College (Dec. 21, W 103-77), North Carolina (Jan. 7, L 82-67), Virginia (Jan. 15, W 54-42), Miami (Jan. 18, W 117-74), N.C. State (Jan. 25, W 63-57), Virginia Tech (Feb. 5, W 81-75), Notre Dame (Feb. 19), Cal (Feb. 26), Stanford (Mar. 1) and Florida State (Mar. 8). The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament is March 11-15 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

LAST GAME (W, 83-63 vs Pitt on Feb. 11): DALLAS (AP) -- Kario Oquendo scored 17 points, Samet Yiğitoğlu had 17 points and 10 rebounds and SMU never trailed in an 83-63 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win. Oquendo shot 5 of 8 from the floor and 4 of 6 from long range. Yiğitoğlu, a freshman center who entered averaging 10.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, was 7-of-11 shooting against Pitt. Matt Cross and Boopie Miller added 13 points apiece for SMU (19-5, 10-3 ACC), which shot 56% (29 of 52) and made 10 of 20 from distance. Guillermo Diaz Graham scored 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Pitt (14-10, 5-8). Brandin Cummings added 12 points and Ishmael Leggett had 10. The Panthers shot 32% (21 of 66) and extended their losing streak to four games. SMU built a double-digit lead about eight minutes in and led 43-27 at the break. Miller had nine points and B.J. Edwards scored all eight of his points in the first half for the Mustangs. Cummings made a 3-pointer and then a fast-break layup to pull the Panthers within 13 points, 58-45, but they didn't get closer.
POSTGAME NOTES
- SMU has won 5 straight, 8 of past 9
- SMU has held 4 of past 5 opponents under 35% shooting
- 16th game with at least 4 scoring 10+ (15-1)
- 3rd double-double for Samet Yiğitoğlu

UP NEXT: SMU plays three of its next four on the road, starting with a game at Notre Dame on Tuesday. The Mustangs return home to face Clemson (Feb. 22) before the trip west to face Cal (Feb. 26) and Stanford (March 1).

THE SERIES VS WAKE FOREST (0-2): Wake Forest won both games of a home-and-home during the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons. The Demon Deacons won 73-49 in Winston-Salem on Dec. 15, 2002 and 78-66 in Dallas on Dec. 15, 2003.

LAST MEETING VS WAKE FOREST (L, 76-66 on Dec. 15, 2003): DALLAS (SMU) - Despite having four players in double-figures, the SMU Mustangs came up short in their bid to upset No. 9 Wake Forest, falling 78-66 at Moody Coliseum. SMU trailed by 13 at the break, 45-32, but staged a furious rally and trailed by four at 68-64 with 3:18 remaining. Following an SMU timeout, Patrick Simpson came off a screen for a three-point shot from the top of the key, but his attempt just missed and the Ponies would never get any closer. Justin Isham led SMU with 15 points, and Simpson (13), Brian Miller (12) and Eric Castro (10) rounded out the Ponies in double digits. For the game, Wake shot 51 percent from the floor, while SMU managed just 41.5 percent marksmanship.

SAM AWARD: The SMU Lettermen's Association's Board of Directors and its Silver Anniversary Mustang (SAM) Award Committee will honor Bill Hill as the recipient of the 2024 SAM Award on Saturday, February 15, at halftime of the SMU men's basketball game against Wake Forest. Hill '64, '67 captained the track and field team, winning the 1964 Southwest Conference title in the 440-yard relay, and was a member of school record-setting teams in all the sprint relay events.
 
Hill started his career as an Assistant District Attorney under the venerable Henry Wade in 1967. After 25 years in private practice, he returned to public service to honor his mentor and served as the Dallas County District Attorney for eight years. Hill was a recognized fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Hill has been the Director at Hilltop Holdings since 2008.
 
He has served SMU as President of the SMU Mustang Club Board of Directors, a member of the SMU Alumna Association Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Doak Walker Running Back Award. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association and was recognized by the National Football Foundation for his outstanding contributions to amateur football. His community leadership positions include serving on the Board of Directors for Oncor Electric Delivery Company and the Baylor Hospital Foundation. He is also a sustaining member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.
 
Each year, the SMU Lettermen's Association Board of Directors awards the SAM Award to a former letter winner at least 25 years removed from their time on campus. The recipient has brought honor to SMU, made contributions that have lasting and positive effects on his or her fellow citizens, and has been a model citizen in his or her community.

ACC EXPERIENCE: Boopie Miller was at Wake Forest last season where he averaged 15.6 points (13th ACC), 3.5 assists (12th ACC), 1.4 steals (10th ACC). Matt Cross was at UMass the past two season after playing his freshman season at Miami (2020-21) and his sophomore year at Louisville (2021-22).

ACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Matt Cross was named ACC Player of the Week on Dec. 16. Cross had a team-high 16 points and a career-high tying 16 rebounds in SMU's 74-64 win over LSU in the Compete 4 Cause Classic at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas on Dec. 14. He also had a pair of assists, a steal and a block in 35 minutes.  

ACRISURE HOLIDAY INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS (Nov. 26-27): SMU dominated the second half in a 77-60 victory over Washington State to win the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Springs, California the night before Thanksgiving. Boopie Miller was named the tournament MVP, averaging 16.0 points and 5.0 assists, which included the game-winning shot with 2.1 seconds left in the 79-77 semifinal win over Cal Baptist. In the victory over Washington State, SMU outscored the Cougars 50-29 in the second half to claim the title. Five Mustangs scored in double figures, led by Boopie Miller with 16 points and five assists. The Mustangs had a 51-25 rebound advantage with Samet Yiğitoğlu recording his first double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds. Matt Cross finished with seven points and 10 rebounds. 

ACTIVE CAREER LEADERS: Matt Cross, Chuck Harris and Boopie Miller are among the NCAA's active career leaders. Cross is 69th in rebounds (733); Harris is 50th in points (1,690), 39th in threes made (253); while Miller is 54th in scoring (14.4), 57th in assists (421), 31st in assists average (4.53) and 41st in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.74).

ASSISTS: SMU is second in the ACC in assists at 16.4. Boopie Miller is averaging 5.7 (4th ACC, 34th NCAA). B.J. Edwards is next for the Mustangs at 3.7 (10th ACC). Both are also among the league leaders in assist-to-turnover ratio with Boopie Miller at 2.58 (4th ACC, 39th NCAA) and B.J. Edwards at 2.28 (8th ACC).

ASSISTS 2.0: B.J. Edwards has a 2.35 career-assist-to-turnover ratio in his career at SMU. That ranks third among those averaging at least 3.0 assists per game. Boopie Miller is at 2.58 this season (4th ACC, 39th NCAA) and B.J. Edwards is at 2.28 on the season (8th ACC).

BALANCING ACT: The Mustangs have had at least five players in double figures in 11 games (10-1), at least six with 10+ three times (3-0) and seven at 10+ twice (2-0):

BEST IN PROGRAM HISTORY: Four-star prospects Jermaine O'Neal, Jr., Jaden Toombs and Nigel Walls have signed to play at SMU beginning with the 2025-26 season, Head Coach Andy Enfield announced today. The 2025 signing class is ranked as high as No. 6 nationally, the highest in program history. Walls (6-10, F), from St. Francis Episcopal in Houston, is ranked as high as No. 57 nationally. Toombs and O'Neal Jr. are teammates are Dynamic Prep in Irving, where Toombs (6-10, C) is rated as high as No. 38 nationally and O'Neal Jr. (6-5, F) is listed as high as No. 88 nationally. All three are McDonald's All-American Game nominees.
- SMU Class Rankings | #6 ESPN | #13 On3 | #7 247 Sports
- Jermaine O'Neal, Jr. (Dynamic Prep in Irving, Texas) | 4-star | #88 ESPN | #111 On3 | #126 247 Sports
- Jaden Toombs (Dynamic Prep in Irving, Texas) | 4-star | #38 ESPN | #45 On3 | #47 247 Sports
- Nigel Walls (St. Francis Episcopal in Houston, Texas) | 4-star | #62 ESPN | #57 On3 | #58 247 Sports

BOARDROOM: SMU is +6.0 in rebounding this season (2nd ACC / 32nd NCAA) with eight games of +10 or better. The Mustangs average 12.9 offensive rebounds (2nd ACC / 40th NCAA).

BUZZER-BEATER BOOPIE: Boopie Miller has a pair of late game winners this season. He hit a right-win 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left for a 54-52 win at Virginia on Jan. 15. He also hit a 10-foot running jumper with 2.1 seconds left for a 79-77 win over Cal Baptist in the Acrisure Hilday Invitational semifinal on Nov. 26.

CAPTAINS: The captains for the 2024-25 season are Keon Ambrose-Hylton, Chuck Harris and Boopie Miller.

CENTER OF ATTENTION: Freshman center Samet Yiğitoğlu is averaging 11.0 points (42nd ACC), 6.8 rebounds (12th ACC) and 1.1 blocks (14th ACC) while shooting 57.1% from the field. He had a career-high 20 points, including 4-4 on free throws in the final two minutes to seal the 63-57 win at NC State on Jan. 25. Both were 1-and-1 situations, sinking a pair at 1:59 and again with 18 seconds left. 

CENTURY MARK: SMU has scored at least 100 points five times this season (plus a 96 and a 98), which is the most since the 1992-93 season (6 times). The Mustangs' 117-74 win at Miami set program records for points in a road game (was 112 at Arkansas 2/13/1971) and points in a league game (was 116 vs TCU 1/5/1977). The 117 points tied for sixth-highest in program history and was the most in an ACC game since Wake Forest scored 119 in 3OT at North Carolina in 2003 and the most in an ACC game in regulation since 1983 (130 by NC State at Wake Forest). The Mustangs previously won 103-77 at Boston College 12/21, 110-69 over Prairie View A&M 11/18, 102-73 over Florida A&M 11/11 and 101-72 over Alabama State 12/3.
Most 100-Point Games In A Season
6 - 1992-93
5 - 2024-25
4 - 1972-73
4 - 1975-76

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS: Matt Cross is leading the Mustangs at 8.2 rebounds per game (5th ACC). He has six double-doubles this season (6th ACC). He had a career-high tying 16 rebounds in the win versus LSU on Dec. 14. The 16 rebounds were the most by a Mustang since 19 by Jordan Tolbert against Hampton on 12/17/15. He is also 8th in the ACC with 2.6 offensive rebounds per game, grabbing season highs of seven against Washington State and LSU.

DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Matt Cross (6, 6th ACC), Samet Yiğitoğlu (3, 16th ACC), Yohan Traore (2, 21st ACC), Boopie Miller (2, 21st ACC)
 
DOUBLE FIGURES: Nine Mustangs have scored in double figures multiple times this season: Boopie Miller (17), Chuck Harris (16), Matt Cross (16), B.J. Edwards (14), Samet Yiğitoğlu (15), Kario Oquendo (12), Yohan Traore (6), Keon Ambrose-Hylton (4), Jerrell Colbert (2).

FLOOR EXPERIENCE: Five Mustangs have played in 100 or more NCAA D-I games: Chuck Harris (140), Tibet Görener (125), Kario Oquendo (120), Keon Ambrose Hylton (118), and Matt Cross (118).

GRAND ACHIEVEMENT: Four Mustangs have reached the 1,000-point milestone: Chuck Harris (1,690), Kario Oquendo (1,345), Boopie Miller (1,335) and Matt Cross (1,264).

HALF A HUNDRED: The Mustangs have scored at least 50 in a half 12 times.

HOMECOMING - BOSTON: SMU forward Matt Cross is from Beverly, Massachusetts, which is about 30 miles from the Boston College Campus. He also played the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons at UMASS. Cross had 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the 103-77 win at Boston College on Dec. 21. He hit 7-of-9 on field goals, 3-of-3 on threes and 3-of-3 on free throws.

HOMECOMING - VIRGINIA: SMU guard Chuck Harris is from Ashburn, Virginia, which is about 100 miles from Charlottesville (and about 250 miles from Blacksburg). He had 12 points, three rebounds, a steal and an assist in the 54-52 win at Virginia on Jan. 15.

KE-ON TARGET: Keon Ambrose-Hylton is at 52.8% on FGs this season after he shot an SMU-record 64.1% from the field in 2023-24.

LEADING BY COMMITTEE: Six Mustangs have led the team in scoring this season: Boopie Miller (8x), Chuck Harris (6x), Matt Cross (5x), Kario Oquendo (4x), Samet Yiğitoğlu (3x), B.J. Edwards (1x)

MEN OF STEALS: B.J. Edwards is leading SMU at 2.3 steals (2nd ACC, 20th NCAA). Boopie Miller is averaging 1.6 per contest (8th ACC).

MOODY MAGIC: SMU has successfully defended home court in 74 of 86 (.860) regular-season non-conference games at Moody Coliseum since the renovation and expansion for the 2013-14 season. SMU is 5-2 in ACC home games. In 11 seasons in the American Athletic Conference, SMU went 77-22 (.766) at Moody Coliseum, including 8-1 last season.

NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (9-2): The Mustangs played an 11-game non-conference schedule that included six teams that made the postseason last season. The slate included a home matchup with Mississippi State, who is in the top 25 (L, 84-79 11/22), a neutral-site game versus LSU (W, 74-64 on Dec. 14 at Comerica Center in Frisco), and a road game at Butler (L, 81-70 on 11/15). The Mustangs won the Acrisure Holiday Invitational Nov. 26-27 (W, 79-77 vs Cal Baptist 11/26; W, 77-60 vs Washington State 11/27). The Butler game started a home-and-home that includes a game at Moody Coliseum in 2025-26, and the LSU game is a two-game neutral-site series that includes a game in New Orleans in 2025-26. Mississippi State, Washington State and Longwood (W, 98-82 12/29) made NCAA tournament appearances last season while Butler and LSU were in the NIT. Tarleton State (W, 96-62 11/4) earned a CIT bid while UNC Greensboro (W, 81-68 on 11/11) was a 21-win team last season.

ROAD WARRIORS: The Mustangs are 5-1 on the road in the ACC and 8-2 away from Moody Coliseum.

RUN, RUN: The Mustangs have 24 runs of at least 10-0 this season.

SWEEP: SMU swept Virginia, winning 63-51 in Dallas on Dec. 7 and 54-52 in Charlottesville on Jan. 15. The Mustangs became the first team to sweep Virginia since the 2018-19 season (Duke).

TRIPLE THREAT: The Mustangs are 39.3% from three this season (1st AAC, 12th NCAA). SMU has made at least 10 three-pointers in 11 games this season. In the 103-77 win at Boston College on Dec. 21, SMU hit 68.8% (11-16), the fifth-highest percentage in program history.

MEET THE MUSTANGS:

Keon Ambrose-Hylton (6-9, 220, F, Sr.) | 2024-25: Played all 24 games...3.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 52.8% FGs ... 2023-24: Played all 33 games (20 starts)... Averaged 6.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks... Shot an SMU season-record 64.1%... SMU SEASON RECORD: FG% (64.1%, 1st).

Jerrell Colbert (6-10, 235, F, Jr.) | 2024-25: Played all 24 games...2.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, 59.5% FGs... 2023-24 (Kansas State): Averaged 2.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks as the Wildcats went 19-15 overall, earning a trip to the NIT.

Matt Cross (6-7, 230, F, Sr.) | 2024-25: ACC Player of the Week (Dec. 16)... Played 23 games... 11.9 points (37th ACC), 8.2 rebounds (5th ACC), 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals, 50.5% FGs, 39.8% 3FGs, 6 double-doubles (6th ACC) ... 2023-24 (UMass): NABC All-District Selection… Atlantic 10 First-Team Selection… Averaged 15.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals… Hit 54.0% field goals, 32.9% threes, and 79.8% free throws.

B.J. Edwards (6-3, 185, G, Jr.) | 2024-25: Started all 24 games... averaging 10.3 points (50th ACC), 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists (10th ACC), 2.3 steals (2nd ACC, 20th NCAA), 33.3% on 3FGs, 2.28 assist-to-turnover ratio (8th ACC)... 2023-24:  Played all 33 games (30 starts)... Averaged 3.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists with a 2.43 assist-to-turnover ratio.

AJ George (6-6, 190, G, Jr.) | 2024-25: Played in 13 games... 2023-24 (Long Beach State): Played in all 36 games, averaging 10.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per game as LBSU won the Big West Tournament and made the NCAA Tournament… Shot 53.3% on field goals, 34.4% on threes and 72.1% on free throws.

Tibet Görener (6-9, 205, F, Sr.) | 2024-25: Played 21 games (1 start)... 2023-24 (San Jose State): Started all 32 games… 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 33.9% on threes…totaled 25 assists, 15 steals and 11 blocks

Chuck Harris (6-4, 190, G, Sr.): 2024-25: Played all 24 games (8 starts)... 12.4 points (33rd ACC), 2.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 assist-to-turnover ratio, 45.8% on 3FGs, 2.3 made threes per game (7th ACC)... 2023-24:  Played and started 32 of 33 games... Averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 assists (9th AAC) and 3.2 rebounds while hitting 40.7% on threes (5th AAC) and 81.8% on free throws... Had a 1.77 assist-to-turnover ratio (8th AAC)… Team-high 18 points and reached 1,000 for his career vs Lamar 11/9... HONORS: AAC Weekly Honor Roll (D18).

Mitchell Holmes (6-11, 215, F, Fr.) | 2023-24 ( Link Year Prep in Branson, Missouri): The three-star signee was ranked in the top 10 overall in Missouri and top 70 at his position nationally... Before attending Link Academy, the McDonald's All-American nominee scored more than 1,500 points at The Oakridge School in Arlington.

Niccolo Kalischer-Stork (6-3, 190, G, Fr.) | 2023-24 (Harvard-Westlake School): Played as a guard for the Wolverines as the team went 91-9 from 2021-24… As a senior in 2023-24, averaged 3.2 points per game.

Boopie Miller (6-0, 175, G, Jr.) | 2024-25: Started all 24 games... 13.4 points (23rd ACC), 5.7 assists (4th ACC, 34th NCAA), 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 steals (8th ACC), 2.58 assist-to-turnover ratio (4th ACC, 39th NCAA), 82.8% FTs (7th ACC), 2 double-doubles (21st ACC) ... GAME WINNERS: Game-winning right-wing 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left at Virginia for 54-52 win 1/15... 10-foot running jumper wtih 2.1 seconds left for 79-77 win vs Cal Baptist 11/26... HONORS: Acrisure Holiday Invitational MVP... 2023-24 (Wake Forest): One of three players to start all 35 games... Averaged 15.6 points (2nd WF, 13th ACC), 3.5 assists (12th ACC), 1.4 steals (10th ACC)... Shot 84.5% on free throws (131-155, 6th ACC) and 46.4% on field goals (11th ACC)

Kario Oquendo (6-4, 220, G, Sr.) | 2024-25: Played all 24 games... 10.2 points (51st ACC), 2.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 43.7% on 3FGs... 2023-24 (Oregon):  Averaged 7.2 points (.459 FG%), 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.7 minutes per game … Played in 36 games making three starts | 2022-23 (Georgia): Averaged 12.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists playing 25.4 minutes per game for the Bulldogs.

Chance Puryear (6-7, 190, F, Fr.) | 2023-24: He was named TABC 4A All-State at Carter High School in Dallas...District 13-4A Player of the Year and a 2024 McDonald's All-American Game Southwest Nominee.

Yohan Traore (6-11, 235, F, Jr.) | 2024-25: Played all 22 games... 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 48.1% FGs, 2 double-doubles (21st ACC)... 2023-24 (UC Santa Barbara): Played and started in 30 of 31 games… Averaged 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 58.3% from the field and 68.6% at the free-throw line.

Trey Utter (6-0, 160, G, Jr.) | 2024-25... Played 4 games... 2023-24: Played in 7 games.

Samet Yiğitoğlu (7-2, 265, C, Fr.) | 2024-25: Played/started 21 games... 11.0 points (42nd ACC), 6.8 rebounds (12th ACC), 1.1 blocks (14th ACC), 57.1% FG, 3 double-doubles (16th ACC)... 2023-24: Averaged 13.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and shot 82.6% on FGs in four games with Sigortam Istanbul in the Turkey in 2023-24… Sigortam finished tied for first at 28-6 in the Turkish second division…Played for Turkey in the 2023 FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece, averaging 12.7 points and 8.6 rebounds while hitting 66.0% on FGs (33-50).

Jackson Young (6-2, 185, G, Sr.) | 2024-25: Played 6 games... 2023-24: Played in 8 games.

HEAD COACH ANDY ENFIELD... was named SMU's Head Men's Basketball on April 1, 2024. A proven winner, Enfield burst onto the coaching scene in 2013 when, in his second year as a head coach, he guided Florida Gulf Coast to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Following that success, he was hired by the University of Southern California (USC), where he led the Trojans to five of the last eight NCAA Tournaments, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2021. 

He came to SMU after 11 seasons at USC, where he compiled a 220-147 record. Enfield quickly brought success to the basketball program upon his arrival, as the Trojans set a school single-season win record and posted the most wins in program history over two-year, three-year, four-year, five-year, six-year, seven-year and eight-year periods. Enfield's 220 wins ranks third on USC's all-time wins list, trailing only Sam Barry (260) and Forrest Twogood (251). In 13 seasons as a head coach Enfield has a 261-175 mark. 
 
His teams also excelled in the classroom by setting the program's top team GPAs. Enfield brought in eight consecutive Top-30 recruiting classes, with the 2022 class ranking No. 7 and the 2023 class ranking No. 4.
 
Over his final seven seasons at USC, the Trojans had eight players selected in the NBA Draft, tied for the fifth-most by any program in the country, with Evan Mobley going No. 3 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft and Onyeka Okongwu being selected No. 6 in the 2020 Draft. USC was one of three teams to have had at least one player selected in six of the last seven NBA Drafts. In total, 11 players during Enfield's time at USC have made the NBA.

DAVID B. MILLER COURT: On Dec. 5, 2018, SMU named the Moody Coliseum court after David B. Miller, alumnus and current chair of the Board of Trustees. He was a three-year starter on the basketball team and a member of the 1971-72 Southwest Conference Co-Championship team. Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Miller and his wife, Carolyn Lacy Miller, have committed over $100 million to SMU, including more than $50 million to the Cox School of Business, $20 million toward the expansion and renovation of Moody Coliseum and $10 million to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign as a member of the First Week Society.