2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

Laura Falandys
Ella O'Neil
Kamryn Barnes

2 Malaki Smith

  • Position Guard
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 165
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Poughkeepsie, NY
  • High School (C.C.) Arlington

Biography

2025-26 Season
  • Started 14 of the 21 games he appeared in averaging 9.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per game during his third season with the Roos
  • Finished the year with 197 points, 45 rebounds, 32 assists and 25 steals
  • Tied his career-high scoring 15 points each in a loss at Morrisville (12/5/25) and an 87-77 win at Potsdam (1/30/26)
  • Hauled down a career-best six rebounds in an 85-79 season finale win against Morrisville (2/14/26)
  • Dished out a career-high five assists in a 79-78 road loss at Colby-Sawyer (1/3/26)
 
2024-25 Season
  • Appeared in 21 games during his second season making two starts and averaging 16.5 minutes per game
  • Averaged 5.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and shot 36 % from three
  • Scored a season-high 15 points in a 75-61 win against Fredonia (1/24/25)
2023-24 Season
  • Appeared in seven games during his rookie season with the Roos
High School
  • Malaki played varsity basketball for three years at John Jay and Arlington
  • Was named All-League twice and All-Conference once
  • Duane Davis Memorial holiday tournament MVP
  • His team won the league championship in 2023
Personal
  • Born October 5, 2005
  • Son of Ashley and Jeramey
  • Brother of Justice, Ja’Syla, Naomi, Ta’Kari and Noelle
  • Health and Fitness Promotion major
Fun Facts
Career Ambition: Physical Therapist
What is a Little-Known Fact About Yourself? I’m a twin
Favorite Professional Athlete: Kyrie Irving
Favorite Food: Rasta Pasta
Favorite Music Artist: Lucki
Favorite Movie: Bad Boys II
Favorite Sports Movie: Space Jam
Why Did You Chose SUNY Canton: To play basketball and pursue my major
What Do You Like Most About SUNY Canton: The basketball program
Who is Your Favorite SUNY Canton Professor and Why? Professor Bruce Hanson because he helps me a lot in algebra
What do you like most about your sports team/coach at SUNY Canton: My teammates

Statistics

Season:
2025-26

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 13

    2023-24Freshman

    Guard
    5'9" 150 lbs
    13
  • 13

    2024-25Sophomore

    Guard
    5'10" 165 lbs
    13
  • 2
    C

    2025-26Junior

    Guard
    5'10" 165 lbs
    2
    C