Did JR Smith come out of high school?

Did JR Smith come out of high school?

Not only is he excelling in school, but Smith also switched sports from basketball to golf, and joined the university’s golf team. “Golf is one of those games that can have you feeling really high or it can bring you down to your knees,” Smith, who joined the NBA out of high school in 2004, told WFMY earlier this year.

Did JR Smith go back to college?

J.R. Smith decided to go to college after a 16-year NBA career. On the brink of his 36th birthday, Smith has enrolled at North Carolina A, an HBCU in Greensboro, NC, where he’s a liberal studies major and has been deemed eligible by the NCAA to play for the golf team.

Why is JR Smith playing college?

Smith claims to have always thought about returning to college. So as his love for golf grew, he decided it was time to enroll in school. “Golf is one of those games that has you feeling really high and or can bring you down to your knees and humble you,” Smith said, via Golf Digest.

What team did JR Smith get drafted to?

2004 (Round: 1 / Pick: 18)
J. R. Smith/NBA drafts
BURLINGTON, N.C. — There was plenty of buzz when J.R. Smith was a first-round draft choice of the New Orleans Hornets in the 2004 NBA draft.

What is JR Smith GPA?

Former NBA player J.R. Smith chronicles college life in NC — and celebrates his 4.0 GPA.

Why did JR Smith go back to school?

Former NBA player J.R. Smith decided to go back to school and is experiencing all the emotions, struggles and fun that comes with being a college student, even if he isn’t the typical freshman. The school received eligibility clearance from the NCAA, so he will be able to join the team.

Is JR Smith on scholarship?

N.C. A golf coach Richard Watkins has said that Smith is not taking away scholarship opportunities from other students. In fact, he is paying his own way in school and tried out for the team, the coach told The Undefeated. Being on a college campus is a first for Smith who joined the NBA right after high school.

Is a handicap of 8 good?

If a golfer has a handicap between 10 and 18, she is a skilled player with a moderate handicap. A high handicap is anything above 18, but even a high handicap can indicate you are an okay golfer. According to the Golf Channel, the average score for all U.S. golfers is 100.