After breakout freshman year, Amarion Smith-Holley prepping for sophomore campaign

After breakout freshman year, Amarion Smith-Holley prepping for sophomore campaign

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Amarion Smith-Holley burst onto the Illinois basketball scene as a freshman for the Richwoods Knights this season. A unanimous first-team, All-Big 12 selection, even while trying to adjust to the pace of varsity level hoops. I learned that it's going to be bigger defenders, you know, at a faster pace, stronger. And you might play some people that are way better than you. So just coming out there and being yourself is key. …