2006-07: Played in and started 23 games as a freshman, averaging 6.8 points and 9.5 rebunds...He was tops among all freshmen in the nation in rebounding and became the first freshman ever to lead the Empire 8 Conference in rebounding...His 26 rebounds in a Nov. 21 wn over visiting Hilb ert were the most in a single game for any player, regardless of division, in the 2006-07 season.

Before AU: Played at Perry (NY) High School where he was a three-year letterwinner and earned All-Livingston County honors as a senior when he averaged 8.8 points and 16.7 rebounds per game in leading the Yellow Jackets to a 19-4 record and a spot in the Section V title game ...Set his high school’s single-game record for rebounding with 26...Was selected to play in the Section V Ronald McDonald All-Star game as a senior.

Personal: Pat, the son of Dave and Mindy Smithgall, is a criminal justice major.