On Smith: Maryland's lone senior in 2003-04 who was an impact reserve last season as a transfer from Allegany Community College … represents the Terps' top returning rebounder and scorer (tied with Nik Caner-Medley) … a quick post player and explosive finisher with tremendous leaping ability … can play both power forward and center … one of the strongest Terps with a 300-pound bench press … third player in four years to join the Terps from Allegany, following Ryan Randle and Houston Rockets all-star Steve Francis.

Williams on Smith: “Jamar is our only senior. I thought he had a good year as a transfer from junior college. Now he has to step up to be a leader as a senior, and continue to improve his game.”

As a Junior in 2002-03: Power forward who played in 30 of the Terps' 31 games, joining Tahj Holden, Ryan Randle and Travis Garrison to form a four-man interior rotation … averaged 5.9 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game and shot .481 from field in his first season as a Terrapin … averaged 7.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg and shot .714 from the floor in three NCAA tournament games … went 6-for-6 from field in the Terps' second-round victory over Xavier (March 23), finishing with 12 points off the bench … led the Terps in rebounding in five games, including a season-high 10 rebounds while helping lead the Terps over NC State (Jan. 30) while playing a season-high 26 minutes … scored 63 points, grabbed 30 rebounds and made 29 of 51 (.569) from the field across the last eight games of the season … contributed 13 points (6-of-7 from field), four rebounds and two blocks in 15 minutes vs. Clemson (Feb. 25) … netted eight points (4-of-4 from field) and grabbed four rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench vs. North Carolina (Feb. 22) ... scored eight points on 3-of-4 shooting and collected six rebounds in the Terps' win over No. 1-ranked Duke at Comcast Center (Jan. 18) ... scored a career-high 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and added six rebounds in a non-conference win over Hampton (Jan. 8) ... played 21 minutes against Georgia Tech (Dec. 29), registering a team-high eight rebounds in his first ACC game … scored four points and led all players with nine rebounds during the Terps' 97-49 win over The Citadel (Nov. 27) ... scored on a 3-point play with 9:47 remaining in the second half against Miami (Ohio) (Nov. 24) for his first points in a Terrapin uniform.

At Allegany CC: First team NJCAA All-American who played two seasons at Allegany Community College in Cumberland, Md. … averaged 17.9 points and 12.8 rebounds at Allegany in 2002 while leading the Trojans to a 32-4 record overall, a 17-0 league record and their second straight Maryland JUCO championship … named first team JUCO All-Region and first team All-Maryland among junior colleges … quick, athletic leaper who was called the nation's best JC transfer rebounder by The Sporting News … helped the Trojans to their second straight Maryland JUCO title and national tournament appearance by winning MVP honors in the Maryland state tournament … had 26 points, 18 rebounds, three steals and a pair of blocked shots as the Trojans defeated Hagerstown CC for the state championship … in four tournament games, averaged 21.8 points by scoring 22, 19, 20 and 26 points in successive games … combined for 37 rebounds in the semifinal and final games … averaged 8.1 points and 5.5 rebounds as a freshman in 2001 while playing beside former Terp Ryan Randle as Allegany played for the National Junior College championship … JUCO coach was Bob Kirk.

High School: Graduated from Overbrook High School in 2000 … four-year starter where he averaged 25 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks and four assists per game, and was heralded as a prep All-American by Street & Smith Magazine … was his team's MVP and named to all-state and All-South Jersey teams … scored over 1,800 points with over 1,000 rebounds in his career … played for coach Chuck Marciano.

Personal: Jamar Smith … born Dec. 5, 1980 … son of Dawn and Carlton Henry … has one younger sister, Andrea (14) … lists his favorite athlete as Tracy McGrady … majoring in art studio.

Smith Up Close…
Nickname: My grandfather used to call me “Sweetness.”
CD in my CD Player Most: Anything by Jay-Z.
Hero/Role Model: My mom, because I can always count on her.
The best thing about Maryland is: It is an “undercover” campus. It looks like a quiet place, but it's really not.
What do you want to accomplish this season? Win a national championship, because I don't have a ring yet.

Jamar Smith Class: Senior Hometown: Sicklerville, N.J. High School: Overbrook Last College: Allegany CC Height / Weight: 6-9 / 239 Position: Forward/Center Experience: 1V