Roscoe Smith
Oak Hill Academy )(Mouth of Wilson, Virginia | |
| College | |
|---|---|
Erie BayHawks | |
| 2018–2019 | Greensboro Swarm |
| 2022 | ORC Beit Jala |
| 2023-present | RANS PIK Basketball |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roscoe R. Smith (born May 1, 1991) is an American professional
High school and college career
A 6'8"
After fielding recruiting offers from a number of schools, he chose to play for
Smith returned in the 2011–12 season, but saw his minutes decrease with the addition of highly touted freshman Andre Drummond. He averaged 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Following the season, it was announced that Connecticut would be banned from postseason play in the 2012–13 season due to issues with new NCAA Academic Progress Rate guidelines.[3] Several upperclassmen chose to leave the program, including Smith, who transferred to UNLV.[4][5]
After sitting out the 2012–13 season per NCAA transfer rules, Smith joined the Runnin' Rebels for the 2013–14 season. He finished in the top five nationally in rebounding, finishing the season averaging 10.9 rebounds per game. Following the season, Smith decided to bypass his final year of eligibility and entered the 2014 NBA draft.[6]
Professional career
Los Angeles D-Fenders
After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Smith joined the
Ironi Nes Ziona B.C.
On August 13, 2015, Smith signed with
Nea Kifissia B.C.
Smith moved to the Greek club Nea Kifissia.[13]
Los Angeles D-Fenders
On October 30, Smith was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[14]
Delaware 87ers
On January 15, 2017, the Los Angeles D-Fenders traded Smith to the
Erie Bay Hawks
On November 7, 2017, Smith signed with the Erie Bay Hawks after they waived Chris Braswell. In a 3 team trade Smith was moved to the Greensboro Swarm.
Greensboro Swarm
On January 13, 2019, Smith was waived by the Swarm.
ORC Beit Jala
On March 9, 2022, Smith signed with the Arab Orthodox Club Beit Jala, in the Palestinian Basketball Premier League .
Career statistics
Domestic leagues
| Season | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
D-League |
49 | 35.7 | .549 | .265 | .730 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .7 | 18.1 |
References
- UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ "Connecticut wins third national title thanks to Butler's woeful shooting". ESPN.com. April 4, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ Auerbach, Nicole (June 20, 2011). "UConn among teams banned from postseason play due to APR". USA Today. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ Amore, Dom (April 21, 2012). "Roscoe Smith Transferring From UConn". Hartford Courant. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ "Roscoe Smith transfers to UNLV". ESPN.com. May 26, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ "Roscoe Smith entering NBA draft". ESPN.com. April 4, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
- ^ Lakers Sign Four to Training Camp Roster
- ^ Lakers Waive Brown and Smith
- ^ D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster Archived 2014-11-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Thirteen NBA Veterans Headline Rosters for NBA Development League All-Star Game Presented by Kumho Tire". NBA.com. February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Four Replacements Announced for NBA Development League All-Star Game
- ^ "Roscoe Smith signs with Ironi Nes-Ziona". Sportando.com. August 13, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "Roscoe Smith to Nea Kifsia Athens". Court-side.com. November 6, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
- ^ Primeaux, Ryan (October 30, 2016). "D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ "Roscoe Smith: Traded to Delaware 87ers on Sunday".