by Charlotte, NC – Hutchinson’s Kiki Smith has been named the 2024 NJCAA DI Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.
The freshman guard out of Topeka, Kansas posted 652 points, 117 rebounds, 84 steals, 82 assists, and 20 blocks in 37 games played and started. Smith’s 652 points aided in the Blue Dragons being third in the nation in scoring with a total of 2874 points. In the national tournament alone, she totaled 68 points, 14 rebounds, 9 steals, 6 assists, and 3 blocks. In the national title game, Smith was the third leading scorer on offense with 23 points and 4 steals on defense.
John Ontjes, Head Coach- “Kiki had one of the most epic seasons in blue dragon history. She is a player that always made plays within the system but in every big moment elevated her game and produced winning plays. Kiki is one of the most unselfish and competitive players that I have ever coached. She is a player who is very driven and works extremely hard. Kiki will be remembered as one of the best players in Blue Dragon history!”
On top of being Hutchinson’s leading scorer this season, Smith set the Hutchinson Community College freshman scoring record. Her 652 points also landed her second in points scored in a single season for the Blue Dragons while her 96 three-pointers landed her fifth in a single season.
Smith was originally committed to the University of Evansville before flipping her commitment to Hutchinson. On top of ending her first season with the Blue Dragons as an NJCAA National Champion, Smith was named as the National Tournament MVP and was named to the 2024 NJCAA DI Women’s Basketball First-Team All-America team.
Player Profile
- Position: Guard
- Height: 5’7″
- Class: Freshman
- Hometown: Topeka, KS
2023-24 Statistics
- 37 games played
- 37 games started
- 652 points
- 117 rebounds
- 84 steals
- 82 assists
- 20 blocks
2023-24 Accomplishments:
- NJCAA DI National Champion
- NJCAA DI First-Team All-American
- NJCAA DI Women’s Championship MVP
- KJCCC Player of the Year
- KJCCC Freshman of the Year
- Region 6 DI Tournament MVP
