2024 SEC Academic Honor Roll
SEC Freshman of the Week (2/21/24)
As a Sophomore (2024-25)
Singles Record: 4-3 dual // 0-1 SEC
Doubles Record: 18-10 dual // 6-6 SEC
During his sophomore campaign, Smillie continued his double dominance for the Razorbacks, leading the team in overall doubles victories for the second consecutive year (22). Smillie began the fall with his second straight appearance in the quarterfinals of the doubles draw at the ITA Central Region Championships. Smillie was a member of the team that claimed the Bonita Bay Classic championship in November, where Smillie finished 2-1 in doubles alongside Jakub Vrba. Smillie partnered with Vrba in all but two matches during the year, posting a 15-10 dual record and six wins against ranked opponents. Smillie opened the dual season with three straight victories and won six of seven matches following a two-match losing streak in January, pushing his dual record to 9-3. Smillie and Vrba earned their first ranked victory after a 6-4 win over No. 59 Gannon/Reeve (Memphis) in their first match together at the No. 1 position. The duo won six matches in SEC play with four ranked victories coming against No. 10 Blaydes/Nolan (Auburn), No. 19 Jefferson/Nirundorn (Florida), No. 26 Blaydes/Ratiu (Georgia) and No. 42 Kriznik/Planinsek (Alabama). The tandem secured their final ranked win in the SEC Tournament after defeating No. 12 Jefferson/Nirundorn for the second time during the 2025 season. In singles, Smillie appeared in the singles lineup for the Hogs in 11 matches, collecting a point for Arkansas in victories over Alabama State, Hawaii, Lamar and Southern Miss. At the conclusion of the year, Smillie and Vrba were ranked No. 24 in the final ITA doubles rankings with a season-high ranking of No. 19.
As a Freshman (2023-24)
Singles Record: 6-0 dual // 0-0 SEC
Doubles Record: 12-10 dual // 3-6 SEC
Smillie opened his freshman campaign with a run to the quarterfinals of the doubles draw with Sweeney at the ITA Central Region Championships. Smillie won seven of his first eight doubles matches heading into conference play, including a six-match winning streak with five victories coming alongside Sweeney on court three. The duo secured the doubles point for the Hogs in matches against Washington, Drake and Tennessee Tech. At the beginning of SEC contests, Smillie and Sweeney began competing at the No. 2 position, picking up wins in Arkansas’ matches against No. 28 Alabama and No. 12 Mississippi State in addition to clinching the doubles point over No. 25 Auburn. Smillie earned his 12th doubles victory of the spring after teaming up with Karlo Kajin to defeat Papoe/Paquette (Cornell) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Smillie appeared in the singles lineup for the Razorbacks in seven matches, registering a perfect 6-0 record and clinched wins for the Hogs in matches against Mississippi Valley State and Lindenwood.
Personal
Named the No. 71 overall recruit nationally and No. 6 in the state of Texas in the Class of 2023 according to TennisRecruiting.net.
