Point made: Smith beats odds to become Badger starter

Wquinton Smith looked the “part’’ when he stepped on the basketball court for an open tryout during his freshman year. Even then, he was more of a curiosity than a novelty. Still is.

Culminating his improbable climb from an obscure walk-on, Smith earned a spot in the Badgers' starting lineup for Sunday’s season opener against Prairie View A&M at the Kohl Center.