Columbus State's Marlon Smith signs professional contract in Greece
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Marlon Smith, the 2025-26 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and Columbus State University alum, has signed with Anagennisi Karditsa Basketball Club in Greece. The announcement came from CSU men’s basketball officials via social media on August 19, 2026. Smith, a 6'5" player from Miami, Florida, transferred to CSU in 2025 after playing at Lee University. He earned recognition as a National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II All-American, highlighting his exceptional performance during his senior season. His professional contract marks the next step in his basketball career after a successful collegiate run.
- •Marlon Smith signed with Anagennisi Karditsa Basketball Club in Greece.
- •He was named the Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year.
- •Smith transferred to CSU in 2025 from Lee University.
- •He was also recognized as a Division II All-American.
- •The signing was announced on August 19, 2026.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus State Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, alum signs pro contract
"COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The 2025-26 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and Columbus State University (CSU) alum has signed with a professional team following his standout performances. CSU men’s basketball officials announced in a social media post on Wednesday that No. 1 Marlon Smith has signed with the Anagennisi Karditsa Basketball […]
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