Trailblazer Taveon Smith commits to Campbellsville University

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University Men's Basketball freshman Taveon Smith (Radcliff, Ky.) announced last week his commitment to play next season at NAIA Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky.

"I chose Campbellsville University because it's closer to home and it's a good fit for me," Smith said.

Smith worked his way into a role this past season as a solid defensive reserve option for VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Todd Franklin.

Smith played in each of VU's final three regular season games and saw action in two of the Trailblazers' three NJCAA National Tournament games including playing nine minutes in the National Quarterfinal round against Panola College.

Smith closed out his lone season in the Blue and Gold with a total of 45 points in 23 games, including two starts and a 30.4 shooting percentage from three-point range.

Smith completed his season stat line with 19 rebounds, 17 assists and five steals for the Trailblazers.

With Smith, the Trailblazers finished the 2024-25 season with a final record of 28-5, including recording a perfect 16-0 regular season record in Region 24 play.

The Trailblazers won the 2025 regular season Region 24 Championship and earned VU's 12th NJCAA National Tournament appearance in the past 13 seasons, reaching the National Quarterfinals in Hutchinson, Kan.

"My favorite memory was when we all took a picture together in the locker room after going 16-0 in the Region," Smith added.

Smith will be joining a Tigers squad coming off a 12-17 year this past season under Head Coach Brent Vernon.

Smith is the latest member of the Trailblazers Men's Basketball program to announce their plans for the upcoming season, joining Bryan Akanmu (Paris, France) and Michael Cooper (Minneapolis, Minn.) who signed with Wagner College in New York, Travelle Bryson (Anderson, S.C.) who is headed to Howard University in Washington, D.C. and Lebron Thomas (Bishopville, S.C.) who signed to play at Green Bay.

"Athletically Vincennes University helped me by making my work ethic a lot better," Smith said. "Academically, VU helped me because the coaches were always on us about our work and it helped me stay more focused in the classroom."

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Taveon Smith on his commitment to Campbellsville University and wishes him good luck as he continues his athletic and academic career next season.