Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. 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. Ben Jared. 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. 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. 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. So it all correlates the same for me.. The two-time NBA champion is returning to the state where he was originally slated to play college basketball. 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 | What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? Smith warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational. Smith, 36, enrolled at North Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. (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. 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. 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. 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. 9 to within a foot from the pin. 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. The two-time NBA champion finished 81st out of 84 in his first competitive college tournament back in You would think a guy like J.R. is used to having eyes on him.". 7 things I noticed inside NBA champion J.R. 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JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. 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. As for his golf game, Smith said hes been playing for about 12 years. 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. "A lot of hard work went into that s---.". The two-time @NBA champ is enrolling @NCATAggies with his sights set on the golf team. All Rights Reserved. The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. [It was] a learning experience, he said. (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. All Rights Reserved. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! 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. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/WlCNZ8cCvk, followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The most famous collegiate golfer plays at North Carolina A&T: J.R. Smith. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Proud of you Kid!!! 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 | Now, in his second semester at the HBCU, the two-time NBA champion is already earning accolades in the classroom. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. Smith went right to the NBA after high school, so he missed out on the college experience. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. 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 I was, he said. Its going to be fun, Smith said Monday in an online news conference. About. Smith actually beat a handful of competitors in the first round and headed right back out there for a second 18-hole round Monday. 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. If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. J.R. Smith is becoming a college student and he's hoping to become a college athlete as well. 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. ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! 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Whatever you do, dont go rushing to conclusions about Smiths game. 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. 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. Love bro. "It's so fun," Simpson said of coaching. I was nervous. All Rights Reserved. JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. 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. But this is what I tell people. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. So happy and proud of you my brother @TheRealJRSmith!!!! Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. Now he was diving headfirst into the world of higher education at the age of 36 with the stated mission of playing college golf. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). 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. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. Smith said he has a 5 handicap and started playing golf 12 years ago with the encouragement of late NBA great Moses Malone. Smith is excelling both athletically and academically at North Carolina A&T 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. YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. Former NBA star J.R. Smith on how basketball is likegolf?! 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? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Its a lot different than playing a round with your buddies at the random public courses.. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at Published 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. "Hopefully they're learning some things and I don't mess them up.". 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. Smith, who spent 16 years in the NBA, made his college golfing debut in the tournament hosted by Elon. I dont know if the professor is prepared for that, and Im obviously not the average freshman. 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. 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. Smith is a walk on and earned his position not only on the team, but in this weeks lineup. 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. 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. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. Regardless, the outcome for Smith is good, and his swing looked fantastic. 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. 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. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! Hes already started classes, relating his experiences via his Twitter feed. 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. Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. 9M; "I'm hoping it does not affect him. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 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. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Playing when there is nothing on the line is one thing. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. Unfortunately for the former sharpshooting guard his scorecard was just as colorful in his college golf debut. "Play, win. 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. 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. He died aged 67. That fact brought is humorous in light of this quote from A&T head coach Richard Watkins from before the tournament begin. And Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in the first five holes. Smith went straight from St. Benedicts Preparatory School in New Jersey to the NBA, where he was drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2004. 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. 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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. Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. Its not golf 24/7 even though he enrolled in part to play on the universitys golf team. 6:57 pm ET, 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. Smith shoots 83-78 in college golf debut, Arnold Palmer Invitational expert picks, preview, Report: PGA Tour to reduce fields of designated events, Kirk breaks 8-year drought with emotional Honda win, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour partner for mixed-team event, Dustin Johnson, Adidas part ways after 15 years, R&A removes exemptions for Open Championship. To the surprise of absolutely no one, that old Cardale Jones tweet made quite the comeback. Smith, who qualified to play in the No. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. 6 min read. Now he is back in the classroom on his way to earning a degree. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 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. "I'm hoping it puts pressure on the two guys playing with him," said Watkins. Check out the best photos of Smiths time as a college golfer. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). 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 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. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. (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. Age: 21; Year: Junior; Hometown: Hampton, Georgia Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. RELATED: J.R. Smith says he watches Golf Channel instead of the NBA Playoffs. 2. Smith blames all parties involved, from Rodgers to Gutekunst to coach Matt LaFleur. 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, 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. 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. Because if Im going to give it a shot, thats the only way its going to work.. Smith made six J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. 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.. So it all correlates the same for me.. BURLINGTON, N.C. J.R. Smith couldnt help but feel anxious. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, V. 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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. Discovery Company. By Joel Beall. 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. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. (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 grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. 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. (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. 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. College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. 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 pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. He finished with a 7-over 78 to move up a few spots in the leaderboard. Smith, 35, played 16 seasons in the NBA but is hoping to play golf in college. Its going to be fun. 9 to within a foot from the pin. Four holes into the second round, he had made three pars and a birdie. Instead, he chose to enter the 2004 NBA draft and was picked by the then-New Orleans Hornets at No. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic 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. 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. Here are your options. If you havent been there, youre not a golfer. 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. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. 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. Smith said thats exactly what he wants from his delayed college experience. So I dont know how Im going to do.. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery, Smith 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. 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. The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. Make fun of his liberal studies major all you want, but how many 4.0 semesters did you pull down? October 08, 2021. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. At the time, Smith's agent, Lance Young, told ESPN's 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. 2023 Cable News Network. Smith, a 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 (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. 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