Jerry Smith (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Jerry Smith is an American
basketball
player who last played in New Zealand
for the Waikato Pistons.
where he holds the school's career scoring record. When Smith was in eighth grade, coach Tom Crean
of Marquette offered him a scholarship, but after Tom Crean pulled the scholarship, Smith signed with Louisville
.
men's basketball team. In his debut as a Cardinal, Smith broke the record for most points scored by a freshman in his first game. He has established himself as a consistent perimeter threat for the Cardinals, shooting 49% (48 of 98) for the season. Smith is also a reliable free-throw shooter, connecting on over 80% of his attempts (27 of 33). On February 17, 2007, Smith hit a deep, buzzer-beating 3-pointer that gave the Louisville Cardinals
a 61-59 upset victory over Marquette University
. For the season, Smith averaged 8.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
On February 17. 2007 Smith hit a game winning 35 footer at the buzzer. Afterwards Smith ripped off his jersey and accidentally knocked over a lady in the crowd. After the February 17 game, Crean gave credit to Jerry, saying that he "made a tough shot." Smith said he was speechless and that "I never dreamed about this."
Prior to college, Smith played AAU basketball for DTA of Milwaukee and the Playground Warriors where he helped the first of the two to a 2nd place finish in the National tournament.
NBA Summer League
team in Las Vegas
. Later he played for Springfield Armor
in the NBA Development League
. In March 2011 he signed with Waikato Pistons in New Zealand
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who last played in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
for the Waikato Pistons.
High school
Jerry Smith played for Wauwatosa East High SchoolWauwatosa East High School
Wauwatosa East High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school in the city of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It is part of the Wauwatosa School District. The school was originally known as Wauwatosa Senior High School until the opening of Wauwatosa West High School in September of 1961. The...
where he holds the school's career scoring record. When Smith was in eighth grade, coach Tom Crean
Tom Crean (basketball coach)
Thomas Aaron "Tom" Crean is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team...
of Marquette offered him a scholarship, but after Tom Crean pulled the scholarship, Smith signed with Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
.
College
He was an alumnus of the University of LouisvilleUniversity of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
men's basketball team. In his debut as a Cardinal, Smith broke the record for most points scored by a freshman in his first game. He has established himself as a consistent perimeter threat for the Cardinals, shooting 49% (48 of 98) for the season. Smith is also a reliable free-throw shooter, connecting on over 80% of his attempts (27 of 33). On February 17, 2007, Smith hit a deep, buzzer-beating 3-pointer that gave the Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals
The Louisville Cardinals are the athletic teams representing the University of Louisville. A member of the Big East Conference since 2005, they are known nationally as traditional powers in men's basketball, women's volleyball, and dance team...
a 61-59 upset victory over Marquette University
Marquette Golden Eagles
The Marquette Golden Eagles are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Marquette University....
. For the season, Smith averaged 8.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
On February 17. 2007 Smith hit a game winning 35 footer at the buzzer. Afterwards Smith ripped off his jersey and accidentally knocked over a lady in the crowd. After the February 17 game, Crean gave credit to Jerry, saying that he "made a tough shot." Smith said he was speechless and that "I never dreamed about this."
Prior to college, Smith played AAU basketball for DTA of Milwaukee and the Playground Warriors where he helped the first of the two to a 2nd place finish in the National tournament.
Professional career
Smith started playing for the Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
team in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. Later he played for Springfield Armor
Springfield Armor
The Springfield Armor is a basketball team located in Springfield, Massachusetts, which plays in the NBA Development League. The Armor plays its home games at the MassMutual Center in Springfield's Metro Center neighborhood. The team is owned by HWS Basketball, LLC which is principally owned by...
in the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
. In March 2011 he signed with Waikato Pistons in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.