Christy Smith (basketball)
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| Born | August 14, 1975 | |||||||||
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| High school | Benton Central Junior-Senior High School | |||||||||
| College | University of Arkansas | |||||||||
| WNBA draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17th overall | |||||||||
| Selected by the Charlotte Sting | ||||||||||
| Position | Guard | |||||||||
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| 1998–99 | Charlotte Sting | |||||||||
| 2008–11 | Valparaiso University (assistant coach) | |||||||||
| 2011–14 | Purdue University (assistant coach) | |||||||||
| 2014–16 | University of Arkansas (assistant coach) | |||||||||
| 2016-current | Incarnate Word | |||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | ||||||||||
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | ||||||||||
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Christy Smith (born August 14, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Charlotte Sting of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Playing career
University of Arkansas
Smith helped lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to the 1998 NCAA Division I Final Four. She left Arkansas as its ninth all-time leading scorer (1459 points), third all-time in assists (507), and second all-time in steals (239). In the 1994-95 season she led the nation in highest free throw percentage (89.9). She was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll three times. She was inducted into the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor in 2005, the fifth women's basketball player at the time to receive the honor.
Charlotte Sting
Smith played for the Sting for two years, appearing in 28 total games.
Coaching career
Jefferson High School
Smith served as assistant coach of Jefferson High School women's basketball team the year before becoming head coach of William Henry Harrison.
William Henry Harrison High School
Smith was head coach for William Henry Harrison High School's women's basketball team during their 2007-2008 season.
Valparaiso University
Smith joined the staff in August 2008 as an assistant coach. During her tenure she assisted with the team's recruiting.
Purdue University
Smith was an assistant coach at Purdue and helped lead the team to the straight NCAA Tournament second round appearances. During her tenure, the team went 77-27.
University of Arkansas
Smith joined the coaching staff at Arkansas in 2014. She is currently an assistant coach.
Incarnate Word
Smith became the head coach in 2016.[1]
Honors and awards
College
- Women’s Basketball News Service, 2nd team (1994–95)
- WBNS Freshman All-America, 1st team (1994–95)
- ESPN Basketball Top 5 (1995–96)
- Women’s Basketball News Service, 2nd team preseason All-America (1995–96)
- Women’s BB News Service; Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, 2nd team preseason All-American (1996–97)
- Women’s Basketball News Service All-American 2nd team (1997–98)
- WBNS preseason All-American (1997–98)
Personal life
Smith earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from University of Arkansas in 1998 and a master's degree in 2001 in biomechanics. She has three children.[2]
References
- ↑ "Incarnate Word hires Arkansas assistant Christy Smith". Swish Appeal. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ Former Hog Christy Smith Joins Women's Coaching Staff - Story | NWAHOMEPAGE
External links
- W. Basketball All-Americans | Arkansas Razorbacks
- Women's Basketball - 2010-11 Roster - Official Athletic Site of the Valparaiso University Crusaders
- Christy Smith Bio - PURDUESPORTS.COM - Purdue Official Athletic Site