Caldwell County’s Cole Smiley, who graduated just last week, has announced that he will play basketball at Lindsey Wilson College.
Smiley made the announcement on social media on Thursday.
The 6-foot-4 Smiley averaged 7.9 points a game and led the Tigers with 6.3 rebounds a contest this past season as Caldwell forged a 16-16 record.
He chose Lindsey Wilson over offers from Brescia and Union College. He also considered Midway and Campbellsville-Harrodsburg.
Smiley wrote: “Caldwell County, thank you for the countless laughs, smiles, and memories. They’ll never be forgotten. For Caldwell County Basketball, thank you for the opportunity to give my blood, sweat, and tears to an unforgettable organization and community. With that said, I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic careers at Lindsey Wilson College this coming year.”
LWC is an NAIA institution in Columbia, Ky., which competes in the Mid-South Conference.
The Blue Raiders went 17-14 last season on the varsity level. The school also has a junior varsity program.
