RUSS SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP
Pitino & The Cards Welcome A New Walk-on
Michael Baffour, (pictured center) will join the Louisville mens basketball team next season as a walk-on. Baffour was born in Kumasi, Ghana and is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. He attended Bryan Station High School, where he was a multi-sport standout, competing in basketball, baseball and track & field. Michael’s older brother, Tony Baffour was a track star at Louisville...
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
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Louisville's Smith both helps, hurts Louisville
Louisville guard Russ Smith is the Cardinals' offensive catalyst who plays entirely by feel - often frustrating coach Rick Pitino.
Yet, Pitino knows he can't win without his frenetic playmaker.
The sophomore is averaging 13.3 points per game in the NCAA tournament and his play will be pivotal when Louisville faces Kentucky in Saturday's rematch at the Final Four in...
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March 26, 2012
Russ Smith Dances to Michael Jackson
The Louisville Cardinals are still dancing in the NCAA tournament after downing No. 1 seed Michigan...
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March 23, 2012
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March 23, 2012
Louisville’s Russ Smith Bunny Ears Rick Pitino in Post Game Interview
It was defense that ultimately helped Louisville advance past New Mexico in Saturday’s third round game.
However, sophomore guard Russ Smith was crucial in coming off the bench and scoring a team-high 17 points.
Smith shot 5-of-12 in 23 minutes of action and of his seven misses was this botched dunk attempt.
Well, regardless of Smith’s horrendous dunk attempt, the guard...
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March 18, 2012
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March 18, 2012
Russ Smith blesses Louisville basketball
Russ Smith appeared close to tears moments before he jumps a ladder to grasp his snippet of the net signifying the University of Louisville’s four-game sweep in the Big East Championship Tournament.A side of Russ of U of L fans have never seen before. But not surprising.Smith plays basketball at a break neck speed, with feet and hands in constant motion. On defense he challenges...
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March 12, 2012
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March 12, 2012
Russ Smith Is Pretty Damn Productive
Numbers don’t lie. When Russ Smith is on the floor, good things usually happen. For every 40 minutes Russ plays he scores 22.1 points and collects 6.3 steals. When Russ is in the game, he is involved in 32.3% of Louisville plays, which ranks first in the Big East and 11th in the country.
His shot selection is a little questionable at times, but if you think Louisville’s offense...
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March 07, 2012
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March 07, 2012
Kentucky Fans Starting Rumors About Russ Smith Transferring
This doesn’t really surprise you, does it? Instead of talking about how great their team is this year, Kentucky fans would rather start rumors about Louisville players on message boards.
I’ve heard nothing about Russ Smith being unhappy at Louisville and can confirm that he and Rick Pitino do not hate each other. In fact, Russ is one of Rick’s favorite players. A lot of people...
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March 06, 2012
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March 06, 2012
Russ and Chris Smith make house call
A team meeting, a home court and DePaul, just what the doctor ordered.Along with an extra-strength dose of the Smith brothers for a stuffed-up offense that was coughing up phlegm just a few days ago, wheezing and whining, a team some would swear had choked at Providence.Chris Smith, the player who called the meeting, and Russ Smith, who no doubt wanted someone to talk with besides...
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
Russ Smith Named Big East Player Of The Week
Russ Smith has been named the Big East player of the week after helping the Cards defeat Memphis 95-87 by scoring a career-high 24 points and making seven steals. Smith doubled his previous career high in just his third career start. Congrats, Russell. You deserve it.
Big East Press Release:
-BIG EAST Player of the Week
RUSS SMITH, Louisville, G, So.
-BIG EAST Rookie of the...
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
Russ Smith adds defense to his portfolia
No one knew what to expect from Russ Smith this season.Few expected him to return to the University of Louisville basketball team. His freshman season was a blur, a disaster really, one injury after another. The official list included a broken foot, a concussion, a strained foot, and a sore knee.When he did get in a game, he seemed to be a loose cannon, playing without apparent purpose...
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December 17, 2011
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December 17, 2011
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