Here are your options. (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. Favorite part of JR Smith's college debut is that he looks damn good doing it. We wouldnt pick apart your abilities based off one single round, so dont do that to him. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. Now, in his second semester at the HBCU, the two-time NBA champion is already earning accolades in the classroom. Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. 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. 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 | JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. 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. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery, Smith said. ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! (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. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. Proud of you Kid!!! 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. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. 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. Smith, 36, enrolled at North 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. Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. 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. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? 2023 Cable News Network. 7 things I noticed inside NBA champion J.R. 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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. And Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in the first five holes. 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 | 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. 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 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. He died aged 67. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at 9M; Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! Here's what you need to know from the last week in college golf. 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. 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 Its going to be fun. Thats right. 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. This was a guy most famous (or rather infamous) for never wearing a shirt and miscounting the score in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. Masters: Wanna play Augusta National? 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. Former NBA star J.R. Smith on how basketball is likegolf?! Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. But this is what I tell people. RELATED: J.R. Smith says he watches Golf Channel instead of the NBA Playoffs. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. Proud of you Kid!!! 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. Regardless, the outcome for Smith is good, and his swing looked fantastic. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. 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. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer All Rights Reserved. Smith looked the part, although the photos themselves are surreal. "I'm hoping it puts pressure on the two guys playing with him," said Watkins. Proud of you Kid!!! 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. That fact brought is humorous in light of this quote from A&T head coach Richard Watkins from before the tournament begin. 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. 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. 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. After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. 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. 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. 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. (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. Smith said thats exactly what he wants from his delayed college experience. Its going to be fun, Smith said Monday in an online news conference. 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. J.R. Smith to make college golf debut. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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, But Smith isnt doing this only to play golf, hes just as interested in focusing on his studies while at NC A&T. Smith had the sixth-best score out of six players on his team. I just know how to compete with myself, Smith said. J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. 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. JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. J.R. Smith (right), a 16-year NBA veteran, is a freshman walk-on for North Carolina A&T's golf team. After a standout high school basketball career, Smith initially planned to play college ball at the University of North Carolina. He scored more than 12,000 regular-season points while playing for five NBA teams. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith is officially taking his talents to college golf. By Joel Beall. 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 first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 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. All Rights Reserved. About. 18. Smith will have another chance to show who he really is on the course in Monday afternoons second round, which is now underway. All Rights Reserved. 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. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. 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. 9 to within a foot from the pin. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. A Warner Bros. 9 to within a foot from the pin. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Smith was awarded a tee time after qualifying in practice by one stroke. 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 Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. One of the coolest non-tour golf stories of the year belongs to J.R. Smith. Proud of you Kid!!! Hes already started classes, relating his experiences via his Twitter feed. (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. Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. 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. On Dec. 14, Smith took to social media to share he had achieved his goal of earning a 4.0 grade-point average. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. (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. 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. "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. The 2-time NBA Champion is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team.. 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. Fred Couples' LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday. Until then, Smith will be busy juggling school work most of his courses are online currently and working on his golf game. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The athlete known to hoops fans as "JR Swish" is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. At the time, Smiths agent, Lance Young, told ESPNs 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. All three players will return for repeat runs in L.A., including championships for Howard (2020) and Ariza (2009). 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 -via Twitter @KingJames / April 26, 2022. 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. After making the team, the 36-year-old made his debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. The Aggies finished 11th in the 13-team field, 57 shots off the pace set by tournament champion Elon. Golf is a vulnerable game, playing with a bunch of college kids probably even more so. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. J.R. Smith played in the pro-am at the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. 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? Undoubtedly. As the Associated press reports, Smith participated in an online press conference Monday, in which he revealed his excitement over his impending college career. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Best of luck you student/athlete GO AGGIES TEAM https://t.co/3OJr6nnzGo. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. 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. Now, in his second semester 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. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? 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. (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. 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. The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. 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. 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. 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 | 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at 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. Then along came the virus. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. 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. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. 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. Learning how to play from the rough in certain areas. 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 he was diving headfirst into the world of higher education at the age of 36 with the stated mission of playing college golf. Whatever you do, dont go rushing to conclusions about Smiths game. 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. Playing when there is nothing on the line is one thing. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. 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. Discovery Company. Smith, a But, put meaning to it, and the heart rate changes. 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. 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. Weve known for a long time that retired NBA star J.R. Smith is an avid golfer. Unfortunately, he only made one other birdie over his next 31 holes of play on the day (golfers played 36 on Monday at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina). 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. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. Interestingly, Smith was paired with Pedro Rabadan of Elon, who leads the event after Day 1. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. 9 to within a foot from the pin. The two-time NBA champion finished 81st out of 84 in his first competitive college tournament back in JR Smith had a big, bright personality during his 16-year NBA career. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. 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. So I dont know how Im going to do.. (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. 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. I was nervous. "Play, win. 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, in and of itself, is success. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. 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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? WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. So it all correlates the same for me.. 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'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. Love you kid! if his first semester report card is any indication, he meant it. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! 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