Dru Smith was born on December 30,1997 and is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.
14 Facts About Dru Smith
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Dru Smith played college basketball for the Evansville Purple Aces and the Missouri Tigers.
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Dru Smith committed to playing college basketball for Evansville over offers from Ball State, Northern Kentucky, South Alabama and Indiana State.
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Dru Smith was drawn to the school because it was close to home.
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Dru Smith sat out the following season due to National Collegiate Athletic Association transfer rules.
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Dru Smith recorded 64 steals, which led the Southeastern Conference and ranked sixth in program history.
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Dru Smith was waived prior to the start of the season and joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce as an affiliate player.
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On February 1,2022, Dru Smith was waived after being ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
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On October 13,2022, Dru Smith was signed to a two-way contract with the Miami Heat.
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On November 25,2022, Dru Smith was re-signed to a two-way contract with the Heat and subsequently waived on December 11, and re-joined the Skyforce two days later.
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On January 13,2023, Dru Smith signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
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On July 1,2023, Dru Smith signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat and on October 21, his deal was converted into a standard contract.
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On July 1,2024, Dru Smith signed a two-way contract with the Heat.
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Dru Smith played in 15 games for Miami, averaging 6.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.