![]() Smith’s strength and athleticism stood out to Nadelen - a physically imposing, 3-time MLL Champion defenseman in his own right. Nadelen had seen Smith play quite a bit at Loyola Blakefield as it was just minutes from the university. “I was heartbroken when he didn’t come to Towson,” Shawn Nadelen, Towson head coach recalled. Faced with a decision as to what’s next, he chose to prioritize attending college close to home. Smith rescinded his commitment to the Naval Academy late in the first semester. As months passed, it became evident NAPS was not the right fit for him and he longed to be closer to home. A Maryland native, he struggled being far away from his family. He embodies everything about the Atlas’s family style.Īfter graduating high school, Smith committed to the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, Rhode Island to play lacrosse there. ![]() However it’s become clear it’s more about the family-oriented individual Smith is on and off the field that stands out not just to Rubeor, but seemingly everyone around him. Rubeor coached Smith in his high school years at Loyola Blakefield, leading many to expect Rubeor to take Smith with the fifth overall pick given the relationship between the two. With the fifth pick as well, he selected Koby Smith, the versatile defenseman out of Towson University. With the second overall pick, Rubeor drafted NCAA DI's all-time leading scorer, Chris Gray. ![]() ![]() With two first round picks in the college draft this year, Rubeor looked to add two of the top players in college lacrosse to fit into the family. This on-field mentality and locker room culture led the Bulls all the way to the semifinals last season. Atlas head coach Ben Rubeor and his team pride themselves in their family style of play, an emphasis on working hard for one another. ![]()
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