Chris Smith sets pace as UCLA cruises past UNLV for 3rd straight win

LOS ANGELES — Coach Mick Cronin wanted to find an identity for guard Chris Smith on the court this season.
“I think he struggled to find what his identity is (last season),” Cronin said after a preseason scrimmage last month. “I told him if I had his size and athleticism, my identity would be deflections, defense, blocked shots and rebounds. Scoring will come with time.”
Smith made strides toward becoming the type of player Cronin envisions on Friday night, finishin