2023-24 Women's Basketball Roster
Roster

McKenzie Smith
- Position:
- Guard/Forward
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Amarillo, Texas
Get to Know McKenzie ...
What is the significance behind your jersey number?- It’s the same number I had throughout my years of high school.
Who was your favorite player growing up? Who did you emulate your game after?
- Candace Parker was my favorite player growing up.
- Versatile and a hustler.
- My mom is my biggest role model.
Why did you choose KU?
- I chose KU because of the culture, great academics, and because it was a place where I knew I could contribute in a positive way, and everyone was very family oriented. I knew this was the place for me.
NAME & HOMETOWN PRONUNCIATION
Career Honors:
Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2023-24)
2024-25 (Sophomore)
Did not appear in any games.
2023-24 (Freshman)
Appeared in six games as a reserve during her freshman season...Averaged 1.3 points per game and collected a career–high of five points against Houston Christian (Dec. 6)…Played a career-high 11 minutes against Northwestern State (Nov. 8).
High School
Amarillo Globe-News Player of the Year and Press Pass Sports Girls Basketball Player of the Year as a senior in 2022-23…Two-time Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) All-State Selection…Two-time District 3-5A MVP…Chosen as a TABC Large School All-Star in 2023…TABC Academic All-State selection…Recognized as Panhandle Hall of Fame women’s basketball athlete of the year…Averaged 16.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game as a senior…Shot 57.3% from the field for an Amarillo HS team that finished 32-5 with a District 3-5A championship…Led Amarillo to a 32-6 record and state semifinal appearance as a junior…Ranked as the No. 53 girls basketball prospect in Texas according to Premier Basketball Report…Finished with 1,519 career points…Coached by Jeff Williams at Amarillo HS…Chose Kansas over offers from North Texas, Houston and Texas State.
Personal
Daughter of Michael Smith and Cori Morrow…Has two younger brothers: Michael Smith, Jr., and Dexter Morrow.