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. JR Smith analyzes his yardage book during his first collegiate golf tournament Monday. Discovery Company. section: | slug: j-r-smith-now-a-college-golfer-named-north-carolina-a-ts-academic-athlete-of-the-year-with-4-0-gpa | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | Now, in his second semester 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. 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. 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. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. 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. The two-time NBA champion is returning to the state where he was originally slated to play college basketball. YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of, Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. 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. The Aggies first golf match comes Sept. 24-25 at the Black College Golf Coaches Association Invitational in Newnan, Georgia. "I'm hoping it puts pressure on the two guys playing with him," said Watkins. Unfortunately for the former sharpshooting guard his scorecard was just as colorful in his college golf debut. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. After a standout high school basketball career, Smith initially planned to play college ball at the University of North Carolina. Alamance Country Club is the venue for the week, a par 71 layout measuring 6,867 yards. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/MOPVusR4zE. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. 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. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), A detailed photo of the small Nike shoe used as a putter cover by former NBA, A detailed photo of the small Nike shoe used as a putter cover by former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Caroina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. JR Smith had a big, bright personality during his 16-year NBA career. 6:33 AM EDT, Tue October 12, 2021. Smith made six The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. 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? Learning how to play from the rough in certain areas. In January, Smith signed an NIL deal with Excel Sports Management. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer after his time spent in the NBA. Smith has documented his journey in college on Twitter, being open and honest about the struggles of balancing everything. Perhaps it brought some pressure on the other two guys, but clearly not enough as Rabadan shot 65-66 to lead the event by four. J.R. Smith played in the pro-am at the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open. He made his collegiate debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina, after qualifying for the team by one stroke. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 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. I just know how to compete with myself, Smith said. The Jazz acquire cash considerations and a future second-round pick in the trade with the Thunder. Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic 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 Proud of you Kid!!! 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. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. RELATED: J.R. Smith says he watches Golf Channel instead of the NBA Playoffs. "It's so fun," Simpson said of coaching. 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. Golf is a vulnerable game, playing with a bunch of college kids probably even more so. For now, Smith shot 83-78 and beat a pair of La Salle golfers as North Carolina A&T sits in 11th place (of 13 teams) after Day 1 of competition. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? Smith, who won NBA championships with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers alongside LeBron James, recently started college classes at North Carolina A&T, with the plans of getting a liberal arts degree. I was, he said. Love bro -via Twitter @KingJames / April 26, 2022. @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, a Oh man is right. But this is what I tell people. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. But, put meaning to it, and the heart rate changes. 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. 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. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer 9M; (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Miles Albright of the Gardner-Webb, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Miles Albright of the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, Pedro Rabadan of the Elon Phoenix and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls wait to tee off to begin the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. Smith -- who won titles with LeBron James in 2016 as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers -- credited a conversation with Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen as the catalyst for his decision to petition the NCAA to be eligible to play. That, in and of itself, is success. The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. Smith, 36, enrolled at North The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. So I dont know how Im going to do.. 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. Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. Recently, now that his NBA days are behind him, Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies and is hoping to get a spot on the Aggies' golf team. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. Love bro. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. 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. [It was] a learning experience, he said. In January, Smith signed an NIL deal with Excel Sports Management. On Dec. 14, Smith took to social media to share he had achieved his goal of earning a 4.0 grade-point average. After Smith was named Academic Athlete of the Year, James tweeted, "YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! Believe it or not, the following sentence is not a joke either: J.R. Smith is about to start his competitive collegiate golf career. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. Smith, who qualified to play in the No. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), https://golfweek.usatoday.com/gallery/nba-jr-smith-college-golf-north-carolina-at/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, PGA Tour approves radical schedule changes, reducing fields in elevated events and ending cuts, Drivers used by PGA Tour pros ranked in the top 10 in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee. We also know that his game is no joke. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. Smith made six consecutive bogeys, finally breaking that streak with a double bogey on the 3rd hole (his 17th) before finishing off with another bogey to shoot a 10-over 81. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). And while it perhaps did not lead to the scorecard Smith wanted on Monday, it's fantastic that somebody so accomplished on one discipline is entering the arena in another one. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Smith looked the part, although the photos themselves are surreal. Published Regardless, the outcome for Smith is good, and his swing looked fantastic. Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. About. (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. That is what you would probably expect from a world-class athlete trying to contend on a fairly high level in a sport he has not played competitively for extended periods of time. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. Smith blames all parties involved, from Rodgers to Gutekunst to coach Matt LaFleur. When J.R. Smith announced his plans to enroll at North Carolina A&T State University in order to play college golf late last summer, the jokes came rolling in. Proud of you Kid!!! If you havent been there, youre not a golfer. The thought of studying for some pointless accounting final as an English major still haunts my dreams, especially as an adult with adult aches, pains, and responsibilities. If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. (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. Instead the buzz centered around the Elon Phoenix Invitational, an innocuous college golf tournament turned viral epicenter thanks to the NCAA golf debut of two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith. 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 The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. 9 to within a foot from the pin. The 2-time NBA Champion is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team.. All Rights Reserved. And Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in the first five holes. Until then, Smith will be busy juggling school work most of his courses are online currently and working on his golf game. WebGolfstat Live Scoring Dorado Beach Collegiate Feb 26 - Feb 28 2023 Team Leaders This tournament has not yet started Full Leaderboard Loyola Intercollegiate Loyola Maryland Palm Valley Golf Club Goodyear, , AZ Feb 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 Men Natural State Golf Classic Harding University Smith, 35, played 16 seasons in the NBA but is hoping to play golf in college. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. He also hoped to play on the golf team, but approval from the NCAA regarding the 35-year-olds eligibility was the final hurdle he had to navigate. 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. I ain't gonna lie. Smith been tweeting all kinds of revelations since his first week on campus. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. 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. Now, in his second semester at the HBCU, the two-time NBA champion is already earning accolades in the classroom. 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. The two-time NBA champion finished 81st out of 84 in his first competitive college tournament back in "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. Make fun of his liberal studies major all you want, but how many 4.0 semesters did you pull down? Then along came the virus. 18. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! So happy and proud of you my brother @TheRealJRSmith!!!! The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. 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. Its not golf 24/7 even though he enrolled in part to play on the universitys golf team. JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. Learning how to play in competition. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. One of the coolest non-tour golf stories of the year belongs to J.R. Smith. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? After making the team, the 36-year-old made his debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. appreciated. Smith warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational. 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. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. 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. Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies hits a tee shot on, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies hits a tee shot on the 6th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Two-time NBA Champion JR Smith has enrolled at North Carolina A&T and has joined the mens golf team. 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. 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 Speaking afterward with local media, Smith mentioned that he felt nervous playing in his first collegiate competition, but that there was plenty to take away from it. Its a lot different than playing a round with your buddies at the random public courses.. BURLINGTON, N.C. J.R. Smith couldnt help but feel anxious. Undoubtedly. 6:57 pm ET, 2023 Arnold Palmer fantasy golf rankings, picks, lineup, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational picks, field, odds, How to watch 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational expert picks, odds, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA DFS picks, lineups, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational props, expert picks, J.R. Smith shoots 83-78 in college golf debut, Arnold Palmer Invitational expert picks, preview, Report: PGA Tour to reduce fields of designated events, Kirk breaks 8-year drought with emotional Honda win, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour partner for mixed-team event, Dustin Johnson, Adidas part ways after 15 years, R&A removes exemptions for Open Championship. 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. Thats right. As for his golf game, Smith said hes been playing for about 12 years. However, on the home stretch, things took a turn for the worse as he made six consecutive bogeys and then a double bogey on his 17th hole before finishing with another bogey to shoot a 10-over 81. Smith, a 16-year NBA veteran, enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in August, with the hopes of playing on the universitys golf team. Did you encounter any technical issues? In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. 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 JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. 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, Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. The athlete known to hoops fans as "JR Swish" is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Check out the best photos of Smiths time as a college golfer. In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. Whatever you do, dont go rushing to conclusions about Smiths game. 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. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. "Hopefully they're learning some things and I don't mess them up.". 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. 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. 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. Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. 10:25 am ET, Smith has documented his time in college and has been open about studying, getting his schoolwork done, When Smith first earned his 4.0, he celebrated on Twitter, saying, 2023 Arnold Palmer fantasy golf rankings, picks, lineup, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational picks, field, odds, How to watch 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational expert picks, odds, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA DFS picks, lineups, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational props, expert picks, J.R. 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