Jerry Smith (basketball)

Jerry Smith

Position	Guard
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Team	Free Agent
Born	September 26, 1987 (1987-09-26) (age 24) Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nationality	American
High school	Wauwatosa East High School
College	Louisville
Draft	Undrafted, 2010
Pro career	2010–present
Career history	Springfield Armor (2010-11) Waikato Pistons (2011)

Jerry Smith (born September 26, 1987) is an American basketball player who last played in New Zealand for the Waikato Pistons.

High school

Jerry Smith played for Wauwatosa East High School where he holds the school's career scoring record.^[1] 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.

College

He was an alumnus of the University of 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."^[2]

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 Bucks 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.^[3]

See also

• 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans

References

1. ^ "Player Bio: Jerry Smith". Louisville Men's Basketball. CSTV.com. http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/smith_jerry00.html. Retrieved 2007-02-21. 
2. ^ Williams, Eric (2007-02-19). "No. 12 Marquette Falls To Louisville On Buzzer Beater, 61-59". All Headline News. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006509675. Retrieved 2007-02-20. 
3. ^ Pistons sign Jerry Smith

External links

• ESPN.com Profile
• Uoflsports.com Profile

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Name	Smith, Jerry
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Date of birth	September 26, 1987
Place of birth	Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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