Michigan Tech

Gabe Smith has established himself as a defensive leader and dependable all-around contributor for the Huskies. During the 2025–26 season, he earned GLIAC All-Defensive Team honors and Michigan Tech’s Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award after starting all 36 games. The St. Germain, Wisconsin, native averaged 7.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, leading the team with 244 rebounds and 62 steals. He also paced Michigan Tech in steals during consecutive seasons, recording 34 in 2024–25 and 62 in 2025–26. In the classroom, Smith maintained a 3.95 cumulative GPA while studying civil engineering. Smith graduated from Northland Pines High School, where he averaged 14.5 points, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game as a senior. He earned First Team All-Conference honors in his final season and helped lead his team to a regional championship as a junior. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Northlife Church Youth Group. Smith redshirted during the 2023–24 season at Michigan Tech. Born December 7, 2004, in Woodruff, Wisconsin, Smith is the son of Craig and Julie. His mother played volleyball at the University of Wisconsin. He has four siblings: Maddie, Lexi, Sam and Jacqueline. Maddie also played volleyball at Wisconsin, while Lexi played basketball at Northern Michigan University. Jacqueline competes in volleyball and track at Northern Michigan. Smith enjoys mountain biking, snowmobiling, hockey, volleyball, golf, swimming, water skiing, spending time outdoors and being with friends and family. He studies civil engineering at Michigan Tech.