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Born in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], Smith played collegiately at the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithch03.html |title=Chris Smith |author= |pages= |date= |accessdate=2010-08-16 |quote= |publisher=Sports Reference LLC }}</ref> He left the [[UConn Huskies|Huskies]] after scoring 2,145 points in his four years, an all-time record (this included another record, 1,140 points in [[Big East Conference]] history), and also led the team in career three-point field goals with 242, being one of only two UConn players to score at least 500 points in three different seasons.
Born in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], Smith played collegiately at the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithch03.html |title=Chris Smith |author= |pages= |date= |accessdate=2010-08-16 |quote= |publisher=Sports Reference LLC }}</ref> He left the [[UConn Huskies|Huskies]] after scoring 2,145 points in his four years, an all-time record (this included another record, 1,140 points in [[Big East Conference]] history), and also led the team in career three-point field goals with 242, being one of only two UConn players to score at least 500 points in three different seasons.


A member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team, Smith was also nominated for the [[John Wooden Award]], was named a [[McDonald's All American]] and was a member of an All-Big East first team. He played for the [[United States men's national basketball team|US national team]] in the [[1990 FIBA World Championship]], winning the [[bronze medal]].<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1990.html 1990 USA Basketball] {{Dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref>
A member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team, Smith was also nominated for the [[John Wooden Award]], was named a [[McDonald's All American]] and was a member of an All-Big East first team. He played for the [[United States men's national basketball team|US national team]] in the [[1990 FIBA World Championship]], winning the [[bronze medal]].<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1990.html 1990 USA Basketball] {{wayback|url=http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1990.html |date=20070814002221 }}</ref>


Smith was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the [[1992 NBA Draft]] by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]. He played three seasons (224 total games) with the team, averaging 5.1 points, 2.8 [[Assist (basketball)|assists]], 1.3 [[Rebound (basketball)|rebounds]] and .5 [[Steal (basketball)|steals]] per game.
Smith was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the [[1992 NBA Draft]] by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]. He played three seasons (224 total games) with the team, averaging 5.1 points, 2.8 [[Assist (basketball)|assists]], 1.3 [[Rebound (basketball)|rebounds]] and .5 [[Steal (basketball)|steals]] per game.


He continued to play for various franchises in the [[Continental Basketball Association]] and Europe until 2000, when a series of injuries transitioned his career to sales and financial services. He received a B.A. in business administration, going on to work as a business development officer for both the [[People's United Bank|People's Bank]] and its insurance subsidiary, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett.<ref>[http://www.peoples.com/pressroom/article/0,8401,13140,00.html UConn basketball's all-time top scorer joins People's Bank]; Peoples.com, 30 October 2003 {{Dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref>
He continued to play for various franchises in the [[Continental Basketball Association]] and Europe until 2000, when a series of injuries transitioned his career to sales and financial services. He received a B.A. in business administration, going on to work as a business development officer for both the [[People's United Bank|People's Bank]] and its insurance subsidiary, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett.<ref>[http://www.peoples.com/pressroom/article/0,8401,13140,00.html UConn basketball's all-time top scorer joins People's Bank]; Peoples.com, 30 October 2003 {{wayback|url=http://www.peoples.com/pressroom/article/0,8401,13140,00.html |date=20090106185150 }}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==

Revision as of 01:42, 19 January 2016

Chris Smith
Personal information
Born (1970-05-17) May 17, 1970 (age 54)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolKolbe Cathedral
(Bridgeport, Connecticut)
CollegeConnecticut (1988–1992)
NBA draft1992: 2nd round, 34th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career1992–2000
PositionPoint guard
Career history
1992–1995Minnesota Timberwolves
1995–1996Cáceres (Spain)
1996Capitalinos de San Juan (Puerto Rico)
1996–1997Echo Houthalen (Belgium)
1997CSP Limoges (France)
1997–1998Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA)
1998La Crosse Bobcats (CBA)
1998Maccabi Ra'anana (Israel)
1999Fort Wayne Fury (CBA)
1999Rockford Lightning (CBA)
1999–2000Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA)
Career NBA statistics
Points1,140 (5.1 ppg)
Rebounds291 (1.3 rpg)
Assists627 (2.8 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Representing  United States
Men's basketball
FIBA World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Argentina National team
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Seattle National team

Christopher Gerard Smith (born May 17, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player, in the point guard position.

Basketball career

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Smith played collegiately at the University of Connecticut.[1] He left the Huskies after scoring 2,145 points in his four years, an all-time record (this included another record, 1,140 points in Big East Conference history), and also led the team in career three-point field goals with 242, being one of only two UConn players to score at least 500 points in three different seasons.

A member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team, Smith was also nominated for the John Wooden Award, was named a McDonald's All American and was a member of an All-Big East first team. He played for the US national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal.[2]

Smith was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played three seasons (224 total games) with the team, averaging 5.1 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds and .5 steals per game.

He continued to play for various franchises in the Continental Basketball Association and Europe until 2000, when a series of injuries transitioned his career to sales and financial services. He received a B.A. in business administration, going on to work as a business development officer for both the People's Bank and its insurance subsidiary, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett.[3]

Personal

Smith is cousin of another basketball player, and point guard, Mario Chalmers, who also plays in the National Basketball Association, notably with the Miami Heat.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Smith". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
  2. ^ 1990 USA Basketball Template:Wayback
  3. ^ UConn basketball's all-time top scorer joins People's Bank; Peoples.com, 30 October 2003 Template:Wayback
  4. ^ Heat acquire draft rights to Mario Chalmers; NBA.com, 26 June 2008

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