Donta Smith switches to Jerusalem

Donta Smith (201 cm, Southeastern Illinois JC’04) will return to Israel next season after signing with Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (Winner League). The small forward has been playing in the Winner League for Maccabi Haifa for the last two seasons, but will now switch to Migdal Jerusalem. During the 2012/2013 season the American played 35 times for Haifa and secured impressive averages of 16.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. It was a memorable season for Donta Smith as he was a key component in Haifa’s league winning campaign.

Last season the 30-year old impressed again both in the league and Eurocup. In 39 Winner League games he helped Haifa to the finals series and averaged 16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. In the Eurocup Donta Smith played in sixteen games and logged 14.7 points, 6.8 boards, and 4.8 dimes.

Smith has previous experience in Puerto Rico, Mexico, China, and Venezuela (where he also holds a passport).