Andre Smith


Full Name: Andre Smith
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 165
High School: Palmetto HS (Miami, FL)
College: UNC-Asheville

BACKGROUND

Finished four-year career as UNC-Asheville’s sixth all-time leading scorer with 1,495 points. Played in 112 games, starting 108 times. Led UNC-Asheville to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance his senior season.

As a senior, averaged 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Started all 32 games. Led team in scoring (ranking fourth in the Big South), assists, steals and minutes played. Set a single-season record for steals with 69. Scored in double figures in 28 games, with a season-high 28 points against Texas Southern in the Opening Round Game in the NCAA Tournament. Also grabbed six rebounds and distributed four assists against Texas Southern. Led team with 19 points in First Round NCAA Tournament game against Texas. Tallied 27 points against Minnesota. Hit game-winning three-point shot against Elon to advance UNCA to the semi-finals of the Big South Tournament. Was named Big South Tournament MVP. Earned First Team All-Conference honors.

As a junior, averaged 16.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Missed six games due to knee and foot injuries. Started 19 times. Led team in scoring (ranking third in the Big South), assists (eight in Big South), and steals (third in Big South). Paced team in scoring 12 times, including a season-high 30 points against Winthrop. Scored 25 points against Coastal Carolina. Posted 24 points against Liberty. Led team with 20 points and three assists in Big South Tournament loss to High Point.

As a sophomore, averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Led team in assists and ranked second in scoring and three-point field goals made. Started 27 of 28 games. Posted season-high 27 points against Radford. Tallied 18 points, six assists and five steals at Appalachian State. Scored 17 points in home victory over Western Carolina. Registered 15 points and a season-high eight assists against Campbell in season opener.

As a freshman, averaged 11.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Started all 30 games. Led team in steals and ranked second on the team in assists. Scored at least 20 points in five of last six regular season games, including a pair of 23-point performances against High Point and Charleston Southern. Tied a school record with seven steals to go along with 20 points against Liberty. Led team with 18 points and nine rebounds in upset victory over Radford in the Big South Tournament. Earned All-Big South Tournament honors. Named Big South Rookie of the Year.