Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks

Louisburg College

• 2025-26
• Averaged 17.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, and 2.8 apg
• Recorded multiple 35 point games

HIGH SCHOOL

• Attended Southeastern Preparatory Academy where he graduated in 2025
• Received All-State and All-Conference honors in North Carolina
• While playing for Burlington Christian Academy, his team went 22-7 to claim the most wins in program history
• When his team competed in the Elite 8, he hit 35 points against a TBS Team

Personal

• Born November 22, 2005 to Eric Smith and Nakisha Parell
• His relative Dorus McGha played basketball in the G-League and is now playing overseas
• Majoring in exercise science

What are your goals for the upcoming season? Win 20 plus games, win the championship, win the D2 Player of the Year, average 20/5/5 on 50/40/80, and play at a higher level

Why did you choose SWU? I felt like it was home.  I love the coaches, the hospitality, and I felt as if it was a great opportunity for me on and off he court.

What is your favorite thing about SWU? At the moment I don't know

Why is your sport important to you? This is my air, basically it has been in my life since I was born, it has helped me so much in life and it's like therapy for me.

Who is your greatest influence in life? Why? My mom.  She works so hard for all of lads.  She leads by example every day and without her I wouldn't be here today.

Where do you want to be in five years? I'm going to be a pro basketball player that's happy doing what I love with my wife and creating generational wealth

Do you have a nickname? How did you get it? Zaytoven and Zay.  My cousin gave it to me asa kid and it stuck with me ever since.

Favorite athlete? Myself

Favorite food? Chicken and shrimp alfredo