Smith is excelling both athletically and academically at North Carolina A&T J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. Playing when there is nothing on the line is one thing. The 2-time NBA Champion is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team.. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much I ain't gonna lie. Former NBA guard J.R. Smith made his college golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, and that sentence alone might FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0, The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. I was, he said. Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). "I'm hoping it puts pressure on the two guys playing with him," said Watkins. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery, Smith said. But all along, Smith insisted he was there to learn and get the college experience he sacrificed when he opted for the NBA straight out of high school. Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. 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The two-time NBA champion is in the middle of his first semester at NC A&T, where he is playing on the golf team, a move that has been widely covered and that he has explained in depth. Unfortunately for the former sharpshooting guard his scorecard was just as colorful in his college golf debut. If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. Thats right. He finished with a 7-over 78 to move up a few spots in the leaderboard. Over the past two days, Smith has been tweeting about an impending assignment deadline: his first-ever Powerpoint presentation for an English class about where he saw himself in the next five to 10 years. In college golf, teams drop one of five scores, and his was the lowest both times. After making the team, the 36-year-old made his debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. When Smith first earned his 4.0, he celebrated on Twitter, saying, "I can't even describe the feeling, I ain't even gonna lie to you. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls drive, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls drive to the next hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. 2023 Cable News Network. Favorite part of JR Smith's college debut is that he looks damn good doing it. All three players will return for repeat runs in L.A., including championships for Howard (2020) and Ariza (2009). The two-time NBA champion finished 81st out of 84 in his first competitive college tournament back in As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. J.R. Smith Made His College Golf Debut and it Was Pretty Fascinating Morning Read's Ward Clayton was there when the 36-year-old former NBA star shot an Discovery Company. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. JR Smith analyzes his yardage book during his first collegiate golf tournament Monday. JR thought he was just short of his 4.0 goal this semester only to be surprised with the good news today @TheRealJRSmith pic.twitter.com/0mLyPSV9R6, In a video posted the same day, Smith was clearly emotional. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. if his first semester report card is any indication, he meant it. The two-time NBA champion is returning to the state where he was originally slated to play college basketball. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. The Jazz acquire cash considerations and a future second-round pick in the trade with the Thunder. The 16-year NBA veteran who skipped college basketball, won two world championships and made millions is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T Its not even a week yet but as I get into it, I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, Smith said. Two-time NBA Champion JR Smith has enrolled at North Carolina A&T and has joined the mens golf team. JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. Then along came the virus. 9 to within a foot from the pin. Smith went straight from St. Benedicts Preparatory School in New Jersey to the NBA, where he was drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2004. Weve known for a long time that retired NBA star J.R. Smith is an avid golfer. Now, instead of first-class cross-country travel for nightly games against the worlds best basketball players, Smith who turns 36 next month is focused on completing class assignments and working on his golf game. One of the coolest non-tour golf stories of the year belongs to J.R. Smith. J.R. Smith, the 35-year-old retired NBA champion, officially got NCAA approval to play college golf at North Carolina A&T on Monday. Smith is a walk on and earned his position not only on the team, but in this weeks lineup. North Carolina A&Ts first tournament of the fall season is the Black College Golf Association Invitational on Sept. 24-25 at in Newman, Ga. Well have to wait and see whether or not Smith makes his college golf debut then. October 08, 2021. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? You would think a guy like J.R. is used to having eyes on him.". Four holes into the second round, he had made three pars and a birdie. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. As the Associated press reports, Smith participated in an online press conference Monday, in which he revealed his excitement over his impending college career. For those thinking Smiths time in Greensboro is a publicity stunt or that the former NBA star is taking someones place, dont get it twisted. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. pic.twitter.com/MOPVusR4zE. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! While his score was dropped from the Aggies team total for the first round (the format is play five players, count your best four scores), Smith did beat one of his teammates in the first 18. In the fall of 2021, 16-year NBA veteran JR Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University and joined the golf team as a walk-on. Smith said thats exactly what he wants from his delayed college experience. Believe it or not, the following sentence is not a joke either: J.R. Smith is about to start his competitive collegiate golf career. That included joining LeBron James in winning titles with Cleveland in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Florida pandemic bubble in 2020 and celebrating each in memorable shirtless fashion. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Smith blames all parties involved, from Rodgers to Gutekunst to coach Matt LaFleur. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. The two-time NBA champion finished 81st out of 84 in his first competitive college tournament back in October, adding insult to injury when he stepped on a hornets nest midway through his second round. Make fun of his liberal studies major all you want, but how many 4.0 semesters did you pull down? pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies tees off to begin his, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies tees off to begin his first competitive round of collegiate golf at the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Anthony Ford, competing as an individual, shot an 11-over 82. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. Smith had the sixth-best score out of six players on his team. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. On Monday, the 36-year-old -- who was originally slated to play basketball at North Carolina before jumping from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey, to the NBA draft in 2004 -- was named the Aggies' Academic Athlete of the Year. The Aggies finished 11th in the 13-team field, 57 shots off the pace set by tournament champion Elon. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. About. So I dont know how Im going to do.. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775722383 ORIG FILE ID: 1346025445, Fans and media follow J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies as he walks to, Fans and media follow J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies as he walks to the 13th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. appreciated. 6:33 AM EDT, Tue October 12, 2021. The most famous collegiate golfer plays at North Carolina A&T: J.R. Smith. Proud of you Kid!!! The Aggies first golf match comes Sept. 24-25 at the Black College Golf Coaches Association Invitational in Newnan, Georgia. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. The athlete known to hoops fans as "JR Swish" is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Plus, from the looks of the video below and a handful of tweets from those on-site, Smith really had it going to start the day before things got away from him. On Aug. 24, just a day after starting classes, he was cleared to play golf for the Aggies.Source: Casey Musarra @ New York Post, Front Office Sports: North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA: JR Smith, Mens Golf (: @Turkin35) -via Twitter / April 26, 2022, The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. Smith was awarded a tee time after qualifying in practice by one stroke. So happy and proud of you my brother @TheRealJRSmith!!!! Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. Smith has documented his time in college and has been open about studying, getting his schoolwork doneand all the stresses that come with college work. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at He is primarily pursuing a degree in liberal studies his classes started on August 18 but he is now playing golf for one of the nations top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. Smith clearly loves it enough to dive in regardless and risk, failure or frustration for the opportunity at success in a world where it is so fleeting. As far as score goes, Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in his first five holes at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Still, it was a pretty decent start for somebody who, on this day a year ago, was busy winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers -- his second of two titles in his nearly two decades in the NBA. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies watches his shot during the Phoenix Invitational at, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies watches his shot during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. All Rights Reserved. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? Smith said he was drawn to the Greensboro, North Carolina, school because of his interest in attending a Historically Black College or University, which follows a push by the NBA and its players to support HBCU traditions and culturein this years All-Star Gamein Atlanta. He even won two championships in the twilight of his time on the court, first with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and then four years later in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are your options. The NCAA bars athletes from competing in college sports if theyve played in the pro ranks, but the rules only apply to the sport the player made money in professionally. Its not even a week yet but as I get into it I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, he said. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. As being a shooter and with golf, it correlates to trying to hit different shots and your creativity, and that swing and try to have that flow and tempo.. When you're not used to going to school and doing all that s---, ahh man freshman year you don't think you can do it, you always hear about your disabilities.". JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 22, 2021, My first deadline is at midnight pic.twitter.com/Za7n4XDQ1j, JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 23, 2021, For me, because I have a wild imagination, its going to be very interesting, Smith said. 6 min read. Smith been tweeting all kinds of revelations since his first week on campus. Hes already started classes, relating his experiences via his Twitter feed. JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. So it all correlates the same for me.. Its not golf 24/7 even though he enrolled in part to play on the universitys golf team. Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | I was nervous. A Warner Bros. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). 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Ex-NBA player JR Smith shot a 12-over-par 83 in Round 1 and then a 7-over 78 in Round 2 for North Carolina A&T at Elon's Phoenix Invitational. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Worlds most famous college golfer J.R. Smith gets emotional after earning 4.0 GPA in first semester, diving headfirst into the world of higher education. Smith skipped going to college and went straight from high school to the NBA in 2004 but said he began thinking about going to college during a trip to the Dominican Republic with Hall of Famer Ray Allen. "Play, win. The 18-year veteran flourished in a bench role last season with the Blazers, averaging 13.4 points in 24.5 minutes while shooting 40.9% from deep. Note: This profile will be updated as more information becomes available. Until then, Smith will be busy juggling school work most of his courses are online currently and working on his golf game. The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. So it all correlates the same for me.. Smith, who qualified to play in the No. Can you imagine being the fifth guy for George Mason or Radford and rolling up to somebody who was flying private with LeBron James 12 months ago and made $88.3 million over the course of his career? @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa, #perspective+1 thru his first 10, including a couple of bounce-back birdiesPars at 13 & 14 are strong from the tips, but bogey on the next 3 easier holes start to get in your head before difficult tasks on 18 & 1Need to see good things at 2, 4, & 6Going 36 today! Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. According to the school, All A&T golfers must qualify for each tournament in practice unless the golfer finishes first or second on the team in the previous tournament, and Smith qualified for the Phoenix Invitational by one stroke. That fact brought is humorous in light of this quote from A&T head coach Richard Watkins from before the tournament begin. At the time, Smith's agent, Lance Young, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. Smith-Njigba is coming off a season in which a nagging hamstring injury limited him to five catches total, but he led Ohio State in catches (95) and yards (1,606) in 2021. Now, in his second semester Smith, 36, enrolled at North Carolina A&T; on Aug. 11, pursuing a degree in liberal studies with the intention of joining the golf team while awaiting a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility. The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, V. 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The two-time @NBA champ is enrolling @NCATAggies with his sights set on the golf team. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith, making his collegiate golf debut for North Carolina A&T, finished in 81st place out 84 entries after shooting a 79 in the final J.R. Smith is a two-time NBA champion and a former Sixth Man of the year who earned millions of dollars over the course of his 16 seasons. Golf is a vulnerable game, playing with a bunch of college kids probably even more so. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played professionally for a host of NBA teams, winning NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. By Joel Beall. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. Ben Jared. The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. The 35-year-old two-time NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, who has enrolled at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on, shot a 10-over 81 on Monday in the first round of the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina. As for his golf game, Smith said hes been playing for about 12 years. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. Instead, he chose to enter the 2004 NBA draft and was picked by the then-New Orleans Hornets at No. Its going to be fun, Smith said Monday in an online news conference. Smith will have another chance to show who he really is on the course in Monday afternoons second round, which is now underway. JR Smith officially begins college at North Carolina A&T, joins (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies warms up with his fellow, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Smith made six The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. As managing producer for GOLF.com, Cunningham edits, writes and publishes stories on GOLF.com, and manages the brands e-newsletters, which reach more than 1.4 million subscribers each month. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 9 to within a foot from the pin. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. Love bro. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA:JR Smith, Men's Golf (: @Turkin35) pic.twitter.com/wPyIb9zNkm. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer Best irons for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Three sleeper picks to win the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood at 80/1, Best golf drivers for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. On Dec. 14, Smith took to social media to share he had achieved his goal of earning a 4.0 grade-point average. WebBelow is a comprehensive draft profile for Anderson, including his scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, combine results, college and high school accolades and overall Smith actually beat a handful of competitors in the first round and headed right back out there for a second 18-hole round Monday. But its still as nerve-racking as shooting a free throw in front of 5,000 instead of making a 5-foot putt in front of three. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. Today he competed in his first tournament as an Aggie, and recently explained his goals and purpose to Claude Harmon on Harmons podcast Off Course: Will we get revelations from his golf experience? I didnt really know what to expect., Despite Smiths up-and-down rounds, former teammate and NBA superstar LeBron James expressed his admiration for the debutant golfer. We wouldnt pick apart your abilities based off one single round, so dont do that to him. 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