Long roads for Smith, Strickland turn corner to NCAA tourney

Long roads for Smith, Strickland turn corner to NCAA tourney

FARGO — To say North Dakota State’s two oldest men’s basketball players have been around the block a few times is an understatement, with forward Markhi Strickland and guard Tay Smith playing for a combined seven different programs. They saved their best for last. When the Bison saw their name revealed on the CBS Selection Sunday show playing Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA tournament, perhaps nobody appreciated it more than Strick…