Roscoe Smith Explained

Roscoe Smith
Position:Small forward / power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lb:202
League:Indonesian Basketball League
Team:RANS PIK
Number:88
Nationality:American
Birth Date:1 May 1991
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland
High School:Walbrook (Baltimore, Maryland)
Oak Hill Academy
(Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
College:
Draft Year:2014
Career Start:2014
Years1:2014–2015
Team1:Los Angeles D-Fenders
Years2:2015
Team2:Ironi Nes Ziona
Years3:2015–2016
Team3:Nea Kifissia
Years4:2016–2017
Team4:Los Angeles D-Fenders
Years5:2017
Team5:Delaware 87ers
Years6:2017–2018
Team6:Erie BayHawks
Years7:2018–2019
Team7:Greensboro Swarm
Years8:2022
Team8:ORC Beit Jala
Years9:2023-present
Team9:RANS PIK Basketball
Highlights:
  • NBA D-League All-Rookie Third Team (2015)
  • NBA D-League All-Star (2015)
  • NCAA champion (2011)

Roscoe R. Smith (born May 1, 1991) is an American professional basketball player playing for the RANS PIK Basketball of the Indonesian Basketball League. He played college basketball for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). As a freshman, Smith was a starter on the Connecticut Huskies' 2011 national championship team.

High school and college career

A 6'8" small forward born in Baltimore, Maryland, Smith attended Walbrook High School through his junior season, averaging 21.4 points and 11.0 rebounds per game his last season there. He then moved to prep basketball power Oak Hill Academy.[1]

After fielding recruiting offers from a number of schools, he chose to play for Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun at the University of Connecticut. As a freshman, Smith played in all 41 Husky games (starting 33) and averaged 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Smith was a part of the starting unit led by All-American Kemba Walker that won the National Championship.[2]

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 Los Angeles Lakers for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 23, 2014, he signed with the Lakers.[7] However, he was later waived by the Lakers on October 25, 2014.[8] On November 1, 2014, he was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders as an affiliate player.[9] On February 12, 2015, he was named to the Futures All-Star team for the 2015 NBA D-League All-Star Game as a replacement for James Michael McAdoo.[10] [11]

Ironi Nes Ziona B.C.

On August 13, 2015, Smith signed with Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[12]

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 Delaware 87ers.[15]

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roscoe Smith UNLV profile . . December 3, 2013.
  2. Web site: Connecticut wins third national title thanks to Butler's woeful shooting . . April 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20170417040819/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=310940041 . dead . April 17, 2017 . December 3, 2013.
  3. Web site: Auerbach . Nicole . UConn among teams banned from postseason play due to APR . . June 20, 2011 . December 3, 2013.
  4. Web site: Amore. Dom . Roscoe Smith Transferring From UConn . . April 21, 2012. December 3, 2013.
  5. Web site: Roscoe Smith transfers to UNLV . . May 26, 2012. December 3, 2013.
  6. Web site: Roscoe Smith entering NBA draft . . April 4, 2014. April 26, 2014.
  7. http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/140923four_signed_trainingcamp Lakers Sign Four to Training Camp Roster
  8. http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/141025waive_brown_smith Lakers Waive Brown and Smith
  9. http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/141101_finalize_tc_roster.html D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster
  10. Web site: Thirteen NBA Veterans Headline Rosters for NBA Development League All-Star Game Presented by Kumho Tire. February 15, 2015. NBA.com. February 15, 2015.
  11. http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4926471 Four Replacements Announced for NBA Development League All-Star Game
  12. Web site: Roscoe Smith signs with Ironi Nes-Ziona. Sportando.com. August 13, 2015. August 13, 2015.
  13. Web site: Roscoe Smith to Nea Kifsia Athens. Court-side.com. November 6, 2015. April 23, 2016.
  14. Web site: Ryan. Primeaux. D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule. NBA.com. October 30, 2016. December 4, 2016.
  15. Web site: Roscoe Smith: Traded to Delaware 87ers on Sunday.