Sixers prospect Zhaire Smith scores 19 points in a loss for Blue Coats

Philadelphia 76ers prospect Zhaire Smith had a solid night for the Delaware Blue Coats.

It has been a tough season for Philadelphia 76ers prospect Zhaire Smith, but Friday was a solid outing for the second-year man out of Texas Tech as he continues to find his way in the league.

Smith had 19 points and he drilled four of his six attempts from deep and he also had four rebounds and three assists for the team’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. Unfortunately, it came in a loss as the Blue Coats came up short to the Grand Rapids Drive 100-91 at the 76ers Fieldhouse in Delaware.

A night like Friday’s is a huge step forward for Smith. He has had a mostly tough season as he continues to recover from a lost rookie season so anything like an outing like this one is a huge positive for him.

Rookie Marial Shayok had a tough night shooting just 5-for-18 and 2-for-11 from deep for 14 points with six rebounds while local Temple prospect Shizz Alston Jr. had 10 points.

Delaware will get back at it on Tuesday when they hit the road to face the Lakeland Magic. [lawrence-related id=23238,23231,23208]