Anthony Smith

[PAmedic]

time for this guy to have his own thread. (in fact, I thought he did but I can't find it.)

Smith Named Big South Freshman Of The Week

December 5, 2005 · Lynchburg, Va.

Liberty University men’s basketball player Anthony Smith has been named this week’s Big South Freshman of the Week as announced by the Big South Conference earlier today.

Smith (Fr., G, Plano, Texas) finished last week’s two contests averaging 12.0 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per contest. He shot 46.7 percent from the field (7-of-15), including 57.1 percent from three-point range (4-of-7), while maintaining a perfect 100.0 free throw shooting percent at the charity stripe (6-of-6). He also led the team with seven steals, while adding three assists.

Against Longwood, Smith came off the bench to score six points and pull down two rebounds, while adding three steals and two assists in the road contest. Last Friday, the rookie tied for game-high scoring honors with a season-high 18 points against cross-town opponent Lynchburg College as he was 5-for-11 from the field, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, while chipping in with four steals.

On the season, Smith ranks fourth on the team as he is averaging 7.2 points per game, while averaging 2.4 rebounds per contest. He has played in all five games and ranks second on the squad with nine steals.

[PAmedic]

moving this from the "battle of Lynchburg" thread to here, where it belongs

pamedic said:

this kid is gonna be good (I just like the fact that he converts FREE THROWS)


Anthony Smith was one of
two players to net 18 points
in the Flames' 84-50 victory
over Lynchburg College on
Friday evening.

...Smith was 5-for-11 from the floor, including 4-of-6 from behind the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the line.

[Sly Fox]

And wonder where Anthony's fan club is now. He had some admirers posting on here back this summer.

Seriously, I love this kid's upside.

[HoldMyOwn]

Honestly, This kid COULD be one of the best in YEARS at LU

[PAmedic]

Congrats to Anthony on another honor! There is a very bright future for him.

Smith Named Big South Freshman Of The Week

January 2, 2006 · Lynchburg, Va.

Liberty University men’s basketball player Anthony Smith has been named this week’s Big South New Balance Freshman of the Week, honoring the rookie’s efforts during the Christmas Break.

Over a four-game stretch, Smith (Fr., G, Plano, Texas) averaged 10.8 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per contest and started the first two games of his collegiate career. The freshman finished the two-week span shooting 41.5 percent from the field (17-of-41), while adding 1.3 assists per game.

This marks the second time this season that Smith has garnered the weekly freshman honor as he also was named the league’s top weekly rookie on December 5, 2005.

Smith started the four-game swing off by netting nine points and collecting three rebounds against Mississippi State in the opening round of the San Juan Shootout, while following with eight points and four rebounds against Mount St. Mary’s.

In the final game of the San Juan Shootout, Smith started the contest against UPR-Mayaguez and made the most of the opportunity as he scored a career high 16 points and collected six rebounds as he was 7-of-13 from the field. He followed the career performance by recording 10 points and three assists in a start at McNeese State last week.

On the season, Smith ranks third on the team as he is averaging 8.2 points per game and ranks third in the league in scoring among freshman players. He also ranks second on the team as he is averaging 1.1 steals per game, while adding 12 three-pointers and 2.7 rebounds per game.

[Sly Fox]

He's H-town's representative on the squad. So you know he's only going to improve every game.

[LUconn]

He hasn't gotten much as much recognition as he derserves, I believe because he didn't have the immediate impact ala Blair as a frosh. But I see his early "struggles" (I don't even want to say struggles because he wasn't, maybe just his not lighting the court on fire) a little different. It seems like he's improved so much just over one semester. If he keeps up this learning curve. He is going to be GREAT very soon.

[SCAR]

Anthony Smith is simply special. He is learning the game at this level at both ends of the floor and the improvement and confidence levels are amazing. I hope he continues to shine because he is a great kid and his family is really nice and supportive as well. They drive down from Northern Virginia a lot to watch him. Yes Sly he is no longer a Texan or a Houstonite! He is a Virginian now!!!!!

[Sly Fox]

For the record, his Dad lives in San Antonio so he maintains his Texan status. I met Anthony's dad & grandmother in lake Charles. They are really great people as well.

[bigsmooth]

his mom is a real nice lady. i met her and her husband last night at the high point game. so lets call a compromise half texan- half virginian. in any regard he is really playing well and we will need him to compete in big south play.

[PAmedic]

don't forget he was polite to me for the 7 seconds that we met at homecoming. Perhaps the most important indicator of his character- he respected the Medic ;D

*SMOOTHIE, somethings wrong w/ your signature

[PAmedic]

SMOOTHIE, try deleting the "put" in front of the imageshack address and that horrible UVa banner will come up.