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 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 | Fred Couples LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Oh man is right. (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. 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 Masters: Wanna play Augusta National? I just know how to compete with myself, Smith said. 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. 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. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. To the surprise of absolutely no one, that old Cardale Jones tweet made quite the comeback. Published (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. Favorite part of JR Smith's college debut is that he looks damn good doing it. Note: This profile will be updated as more information becomes available. J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. Discovery Company. 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. JR Smith analyzes his yardage book during his first collegiate golf tournament Monday. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. Man sitting in bed doing a power point for my English class just thought I'd take a break and see what talk up to. 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. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. 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. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. That, in and of itself, is success. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. 9M; Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. 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. 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. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. Unfortunately for the former sharpshooting guard his scorecard was just as colorful in his college golf debut. So I dont know how Im going to do.. appreciated. The Aggies finished 11th in the 13-team field, 57 shots off the pace set by tournament champion Elon. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. if his first semester report card is any indication, he meant it. The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. 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. 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. 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. Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. JR Smith officially begins college at North Carolina A&T, joins @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! 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. Smith looked the part, although the photos themselves are surreal. If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. As the Associated press reports, Smith participated in an online press conference Monday, in which he revealed his excitement over his impending college career. Love you kid! 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. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: 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. "A lot of hard work went into that s---.". In college golf, teams drop one of five scores, and his was the lowest both times. 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 Proud of you Kid!!! 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.. BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) J.R. Smith stepped into a hornets nest in his first college golf tournament and it had nothing to do with his high score. The 36-year-old two-time NBA champion was literally stung by hornets while completing his round Tuesday for North Carolina A&T on the second day of Elons Phoenix Invitational. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. Learning how to play from the rough in certain areas. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. 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 | That fact brought is humorous in light of this quote from A&T head coach Richard Watkins from before the tournament begin. Although hes had experience of playing in some of basketballs biggest moments in front of millions of people, Smith admitted he was nervous before teeing off. By Joel Beall. J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. Smith was awarded a tee time after qualifying in practice by one stroke. 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, Now, in his second semester at the HBCU, the two-time NBA champion is already earning accolades in the classroom. About. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. Ben Jared. 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. Its not golf 24/7 even though he enrolled in part to play on the universitys golf team. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. We also know that his game is no joke. I ain't gonna lie. [It was] a learning experience, he said. 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. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. Smith been tweeting all kinds of revelations since his first week on campus. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. 9 to within a foot from the pin. In his second round of the day, it followed a similar pattern: a good start with a difficult finish. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. Proud of you Kid!!! 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A former two-time intern, he also helps keep GOLF.com humming outside the news-breaking stories and service content provided by our reporters and writers, and works with the tech team in the development of new products and innovative ways to deliver an engaging site to our audience. 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), North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round, 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, Oct. 11, 2021. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. "I'm hoping it puts pressure on the two guys playing with him," said Watkins. Best of luck you student/athlete GO AGGIES TEAM https://t.co/3OJr6nnzGo. All three players will return for repeat runs in L.A., including championships for Howard (2020) and Ariza (2009). 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 October 08, 2021. Proud of you Kid!!! 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. 2. One of the coolest non-tour golf stories of the year belongs to J.R. Smith. Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). So it all correlates the same for me.. 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. Thats right. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. Whatever you do, dont go rushing to conclusions about Smiths game. The 2-time NBA Champion is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team.. 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. 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. But this is what I tell people. Playing when there is nothing on the line is one thing. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. 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. "Hopefully they're learning some things and I don't mess them up.". 9 to within a foot from the pin. Smith received many congratulations when the news broke on Monday, perhaps none bigger than the one he received from his former teammate and NBA great James. Undoubtedly. A Warner Bros. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. Hes already started classes, relating his experiences via his Twitter feed. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. 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. Smith, 36, enrolled at North The Aggies first golf match comes Sept. 24-25 at the Black College Golf Coaches Association Invitational in Newnan, Georgia. In January, Smith signed an NIL deal with Excel Sports Management. Smith warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational. And Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in the first five holes. Smith actually beat a handful of competitors in the first round and headed right back out there for a second 18-hole round Monday. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 7 things I noticed inside NBA champion J.R. 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Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. All Rights Reserved. J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. 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 (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 is a walk on and earned his position not only on the team, but in this weeks lineup. 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. 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. 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 going to be fun, Smith said Monday in an online news conference. Age: 21; Year: Junior; Hometown: Hampton, Georgia 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. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. All Rights Reserved. The most famous collegiate golfer plays at North Carolina A&T: J.R. Smith. pic.twitter.com/MOPVusR4zE. 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. I was, he said. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. "It's so fun," Simpson said of coaching. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. (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. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at 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. 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. 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. Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. 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. Smith, a Instead, he chose to enter the 2004 NBA draft and was picked by the then-New Orleans Hornets at No. 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. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). (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. 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. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. 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. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. 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. 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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. The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Smith went right to the NBA after high school, so he missed out on the college experience. 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. 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. So happy and proud of you my brother @TheRealJRSmith!!!! 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. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at (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. The two-time NBA champion is returning to the state where he was originally slated to play college basketball. 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? It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer "I can't even describe the feeling," he said. 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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. Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. 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. 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. RELATED: J.R. Smith says he watches Golf Channel instead of the NBA Playoffs. 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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. JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. 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. Its a lot different than playing a round with your buddies at the random public courses.. 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. As for his golf game, Smith said hes been playing for about 12 years. Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. Former NBA star J.R. Smith on how basketball is likegolf?! section: | slug: j-r-smith-shoots-83-78-in-college-debut-for-north-carolina-a-t-at-elon-phoenix-invitational | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | So it all correlates the same for me.. But Smith isnt doing this only to play golf, hes just as interested in focusing on his studies while at NC A&T. pic.twitter.com/WlCNZ8cCvk, followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. Walk on as a member of the best college players on the college.! Athlete known to hoops fans as `` JR Swish is the first male to! 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