KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Columbus State University Men's Basketball standout Marlon Smith has been named to the 2025–26 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II All-American, as announced by the NABC. The honor recognizes Smith as one of the top performers and is voted on by NABC-member coaches across NCAA Division II.

Smith earned All-American recognition following an outstanding senior campaign in which he started all 32 games and served as a cornerstone of the Cougars' success throughout the 2025–26 season. He averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game to lead Columbus State in scoring while ranking among the top rebounders.

Over the course of the season, Smith totaled 587 points and 266 rebounds while logging 1,066 minutes (33.3 per game) and shooting 44.4 percent (192-of-432) from the field, 33.5 percent (60-of-179) from three-point range, and 74.1 percent (143-of-193) from the free-throw line. In addition to his offensive production, he recorded 54 assists, 58 steals, and 34 blocks, averaging 1.7 assists and 1.8 combined steals/blocks per game, highlighting his impact on both ends of the floor.

Smith's All-American selection adds to an impressive list of accolades during his senior season and highlights him as one of the premier players in Division II.

The NABC Division II All-American teams are selected by member coaches and recognize the top student-athletes across each region for their performance during the season.