Dayshon "Scoochie" Smith (born November 11, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). He played college basketball for Dayton.
 Smith playing for Dayton | |
| Juventus Utena | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Lithuanian Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 11, 1994 The Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Putnam Science Academy (Putnam, Connecticut) |
| College | Dayton (2013–2017) |
| NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2018 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2018–2019 | Canton Charge |
| 2019–2020 | Peristeri |
| 2020 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2020–2022 | Mega Basket |
| 2022–2023 | Start Lublin |
| 2023–present | Juventus Utena |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career edit
Smith was given his unusual nickname by his grandfather. He averaged 3.6 points and 2.0 assists per game as a freshman at Dayton, playing as a backup to Khari Price. He improved his averages to 9.2 points and 3.8 assists per game as a sophomore. As a junior, he posted 11.7 points and 4.3 assists per game.[1] Smith averaged 13.8 points and to 4.5 rebounds per game as a senior and shot 38.8 percent from 3-point range.[2] He was named to the First-team All-Atlantic 10.[3]
Professional career edit
After graduating from Dayton, Smith signed with the Cairns Taipans of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He averaged 10.2 points and 2.3 assists per game in 27 games.
In March 2018, he was signed by the Canton Charge.[4] In eight games, Smith averaged 14.3 points, 8.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.[5] He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA summer League.[6] He played for the Cavaliers' affiliate, the Canton Charge, and averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
On April 12, 2019, Smith signed with Peristeri for the Greek Basket League play-offs.[7] On September 24, 2019, Smith re-signed his contract with the Greek club after averaging 3.7 points and 2.6 assists per game in his first season.[8] In his second season in Greece, Smith averaged 6.8 points and 3.2 assists per game.[9]
On February 2, 2020, he was acquired from Canton by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in exchange for Omari Johnson.[10]
Smith signed with Mega Bemax of the Basketball League of Serbia on June 4, 2020.[11]
On September 25, 2022, he has signed with Start Lublin of the PLK.[12]
On August 14, 2023, Smith signed a one-year deal with Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[13]
References edit
- ^ Jablonski, David (March 14, 2017). "Dayton Flyers: Who is Scoochie Smith". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ Jablonski, David (June 8, 2017). "Dayton Flyers' Scoochie Smith confident he can play at next level". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ Jablonski, David (March 7, 2017). "Dayton Flyers Archie Miller: Coaching award is a team award". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ Jablonski, David (March 4, 2018). "Scoochie Smith returns to Ohio to play in G League". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ Weir, Paul (March 26, 2018). "Charge notes: Scoochie impresses during short time in Canton". Canton Rep. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ Jablonski, David (July 3, 2018). "Scoochie Smith to play in NBA Summer League". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "Peristeri signs Scoochie Smith, parts ways with Ryan Harrow". Sportando. April 12, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ "Scoochie Smith returns to Peristeri". Sportando. September 24, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Jablonski, David (February 4, 2020). "Former Dayton Flyers find new homes in pro basketball". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ Stevens, Ryan (February 2, 2020). "Mad Ants acquire Scoochie Smith from Canton". NBA.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ "Scoocie Smith inks with Mega Bemax". Sportando. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ Skerletic, Dario (September 25, 2022). "Scoochie Smith joins MKS Start Lublin". Sportando. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ "Utenos klubo atakoms vadovaus solidų sezoną Lenkijoje sužaidęs amerikietis". utenosjuventus.lt (in Lithuanian). 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.