Fajardo signs Russ Smith, ex Guizhou

Cariduros de Fajardo (BSN) signed 28-year old American point guard Russ Smith (183-75kg-91, college: Louisville). He joins another USA player Jahvari Josiah who is already in the roster.
Smith played last summer at Guizhou Guwutang Tea in Chinese NBL league. In 18 games he was the best scorer with impressive 43.4ppg and averaged 9.3rpg and 4.8apg. A very impressive season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese NBL 2nd Team and League Player of the Week (2 times). The last season Smith was tested by Sturgeons (CBA) in Chinese league where in three games he had very remarkable stats: 20.3ppg, 6.7rpg, 7.0apg and 2.3spg.
In 2014 Smith was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (47th overall). The former University of Louisville standout is in his sixth season in pro basketball.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Smith won NBA Pro Summer League in Orlando championship title in 2015. He was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese NBL Player of the Year and Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese NBL Import Player of the Year back in 2017.
Smith is quite experienced player. He has played in four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Smith has played previously professionally also in Turkey (Galatasaray), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Delaware Blue Coats).

By Eurobasket Data Center



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