Smith was an assistant coach under former head coach Riley Wallace for the past two seasons. Smith's contract will expire on June 30, and it will not be renewed, Nash said.

"This came out of nowhere to me," Smith said. "I wasn't expecting it. I was expecting to move forward with Coach Nash and the program."

Nash was named the head coach last Friday. He now has two vacancies to fill on his coaching staff — Smith's spot, as well as Nash's former position as associate coach.

Another associate coach, Jackson Wheeler, is still on staff, but he must reapply for his position for next season.

Smith was a standout player for the 'Bows in the 1990s. He ranks third on UH's career scoring list with 1,415 points in four seasons. He is also second in career steals with 152, and third in 3-pointers made with 161.

Smith was a three-time all-state player at Kalaheo High prior to playing at Hawai'i. He was also an assistant coach at Hawai'i-Hilo for two years prior to joining Wallace's staff in 2005.

Smith said he will continue to pursue coaching opportunities.