Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational. So I dont know how Im going to do.. 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. Learning how to play in competition. 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. Smith looked the part, although the photos themselves are surreal. J.R. Smith (right), a 16-year NBA veteran, is a freshman walk-on for North Carolina A&T's golf team. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. But this is what I tell people. "It's so fun," Simpson said of coaching. Its a lot different than playing a round with your buddies at the random public courses.. 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. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. 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. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. (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. (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. 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. Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! 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. Make fun of his liberal studies major all you want, but how many 4.0 semesters did you pull down? @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Melo joining LeBron, Lakers on 1-year deal, NBA unveils diamond patch for NBA 75 jerseys, OKC acquires Favors, future first-round pick, Durant expected to make Suns debut tonight, David Benner, Pacers longtime PR director, dies, NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays & strategy for March 1, Kia Rookie Ladder: State of chase after All-Star, NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer Wednesday 3/1, How the Spurs celebrated Black Heritage Night. By Joel Beall. 9 to within a foot from the pin. "Play, win. (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. 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. Former NBA guardJ.R. Smith made his college golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, and that sentence alone might be worth its own book some day. "A lot of hard work went into that s---.". If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. The 16-year NBA veteran who skipped college basketball, won two world championships and made millions is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T 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. Smith made six 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. Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Former NBA star J.R. Smith on how basketball is likegolf?! J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. 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. "I can't even describe the feeling," he said. 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. 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. 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. 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 So it all correlates the same for me.. Smith is a walk on and earned his position not only on the team, but in this weeks lineup. In college golf, teams drop one of five scores, and his was the lowest both times. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. J.R. Smith to make college golf debut. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. Smith, 35, played 16 seasons in the NBA but is hoping to play golf in college. Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. Proud of you Kid!!! Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. 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. 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. J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. (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. Did you encounter any technical issues? @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa, Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) October 11, 2021, He has a good enough golf game to put up some good numbers, said head coach Richard Watkins a week before Smiths debut. "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. Proud of you Kid!!! ", YESSIR @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. As he took the game more seriously, he frequented driving ranges and worked to improve his swing on his own, never hiring a coach while picking up occasional tips from watching Golf Channel. 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? Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. 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. 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. 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, Two-time NBA Champion JR Smith has enrolled at North Carolina A&T and has joined the mens 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 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. 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. 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Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. I was nervous. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. 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 | Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. According to the school, All A&T golfers must qualify for each tournament in practice unless the golfer finishes first or second on the team in the previous tournament, and Smith qualified for the Phoenix Invitational by one stroke. We wouldnt pick apart your abilities based off one single round, so dont do that to him. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. 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. 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. The 2-time NBA Champion is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team.. Four holes into the second round, he had made three pars and a birdie. 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. (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. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. 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. (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. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. 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. 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. 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. A Warner Bros. 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. 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Smith actually beat a handful of competitors in the first round and headed right back out there for a second 18-hole round Monday. 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. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Now, in his second semester YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! 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. 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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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. 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. But, put meaning to it, and the heart rate changes. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at 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. 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. 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, a 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? After Smith was named Academic Athlete of the Year, James tweeted, "YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! 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. 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 | Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a I ain't gonna lie. So happy and proud of you my brother @TheRealJRSmith!!!! We also know that his game is no joke. pic.twitter.com/MOPVusR4zE. One of the coolest non-tour golf stories of the year belongs to J.R. Smith. 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. Until then, Smith will be busy juggling school work most of his courses are online currently and working on his golf game. 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. Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. Its going to be fun. 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. In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. 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 bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. 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. pic.twitter.com/WlCNZ8cCvk, followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. The Aggies finished 11th in the 13-team field, 57 shots off the pace set by tournament champion Elon. JR Smith analyzes his yardage book during his first collegiate golf tournament Monday. He is primarily pursuing a degree in liberal studies his classes started on August 18 but he is now playing golf for one of the nations top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). 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. 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. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. 2023 Cable News Network. Smith, 36, enrolled at North appreciated. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. Love bro. All Rights Reserved. Published In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. (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. 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. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Learning how to play from the rough in certain areas. Here are your options. College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. That, in and of itself, is success. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. After a standout high school basketball career, Smith initially planned to play college ball at the University of North Carolina. (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. 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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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Believe it or not, the following sentence is not a joke either: J.R. Smith is about to start his competitive collegiate golf career. . 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. The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. 6 min read. Smith been tweeting all kinds of revelations since his first week on campus. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. To the surprise of absolutely no one, that old Cardale Jones tweet made quite the comeback. The two-time NBA champion is returning to the state where he was originally slated to play college basketball. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. 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. Regardless, the outcome for Smith is good, and his swing looked fantastic. 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. 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. Hes already started classes, relating his experiences via his Twitter feed. Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night 's slate can score a 4.0 GPA while pursuing degree. 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