| Bryan Smithson Basketball and News Clips |
February 25, 2005
Middle Tennessee Suffers OT
Heartbreaker At WKU
SMITHSON STAYS HOT AT THE LINE:
Sophomore Bryan Smithson was
7-of-7 from the free-throw line
against Western Kentucky, including
hitting a charity toss with six seconds
remaining in overtime that gave the
Blue Raiders an 83-82 lead. Smithson
has connected on 21 straight free
throws and is shooting 23-of-24 (96
percent) in Sun Belt play. For the
season, Smithson is 52-of-62 (84
percent) from the line.
Middle Tennessee Suffers OT
Heartbreaker At WKU
SMITHSON STAYS HOT AT THE LINE:
Sophomore Bryan Smithson was
7-of-7 from the free-throw line
against Western Kentucky, including
hitting a charity toss with six seconds
remaining in overtime that gave the
Blue Raiders an 83-82 lead. Smithson
has connected on 21 straight free
throws and is shooting 23-of-24 (96
percent) in Sun Belt play. For the
season, Smithson is 52-of-62 (84
percent) from the line.
January 14, 2005
Middle Tennessee Sits
Atop SBC East Following
70-68 Win At Arkansas
State
Sophomore guard Bryan
Smithson continued his strong
play of late with four assists
and was near flawless
running the team as it built its
lead.....
(above)
Middle Tennessee Sits
Atop SBC East Following
70-68 Win At Arkansas
State
Sophomore guard Bryan
Smithson continued his strong
play of late with four assists
and was near flawless
running the team as it built its
lead.....
(above)
February 28, 2005
High-Scoring Blue
Raiders Notch 18th
Win With 91-81
Triumph At FIU
Bryan Smithson had a
solid all-around game with
12 points, six assists, just
one turnover..
High-Scoring Blue
Raiders Notch 18th
Win With 91-81
Triumph At FIU
Bryan Smithson had a
solid all-around game with
12 points, six assists, just
one turnover..
February 3, 2005
Blue Raiders Struggle Offensively
In 61-56 Setback To WKU
Western Kentucky (14-5, 5-3) seemed
to have the game in hand with a 53-42
lead with 4:24 remaining, but the Blue
Raiders went on a 11-2 run over the
next three minutes and cut the
deficit to 55-53 on Bryan
Smithson's clutch jumper with
1:00 remaining. (above)
Blue Raiders Struggle Offensively
In 61-56 Setback To WKU
Western Kentucky (14-5, 5-3) seemed
to have the game in hand with a 53-42
lead with 4:24 remaining, but the Blue
Raiders went on a 11-2 run over the
next three minutes and cut the
deficit to 55-53 on Bryan
Smithson's clutch jumper with
1:00 remaining. (above)
Bryan Smithson Leading the Way For the Bulldogs
Middle Tennessee State transfer leads Asheville in scoring
Jan. 8, 2007
ASHEVILLE, N.C. The talk around UNC Asheville basketball last season was that help
was on the way, a rumor that turned out to be true.
One of the Bulldogs' biggest weaknesses during the 2005-06 season was the lack of a
true point guard who could handle pressure and get the team into its offense.
That problem has been solved with the addition of transfer Bryan Smithson.
A 6-0, 175-pound junior from Kennesaw, Ga., Smithson immediately stepped in as a
starter and became the team's leading scorer.
An aggressive player who likes to take the ball to the hole and can also shoot from the
perimeter, Smithson made his presence felt immediately with a 25-point effort in the
season opener at the Justice Center vs. Montreat.
Through 15 games he is averaging 15.7 points per game, shooting 43.5 percent from
the floor (36 percent on 3-pointers) and 84.6 percent from the foul line.
He has led the team in scoring 11 times through the first 15 games, leads the team in
steals (28) and ranks second in assists (39) and rebounds (3.5 pg).
Smithson has adjusted quickly to running the UNCA offense.
"I'm pretty happy with how my game is going," said Smithson, who transferred from
Middle Tennessee State after starting the majority of his two seasons there.
"He's a really good player, a great athlete who gives us some go-go in the backcourt,"
said UNCA coach Eddie Biedenbach. "That's something we haven't had."
"UNCA is a good situation for me, and I think I can help this team," Smithson said. "I saw
a lot last year sitting out (due to NCAA Transfer rules) and it changed my perspective of
the game.
(highlights from article) --By Keith Jarrett, Asheville Citizen-Times
Middle Tennessee State transfer leads Asheville in scoring
Jan. 8, 2007
ASHEVILLE, N.C. The talk around UNC Asheville basketball last season was that help
was on the way, a rumor that turned out to be true.
One of the Bulldogs' biggest weaknesses during the 2005-06 season was the lack of a
true point guard who could handle pressure and get the team into its offense.
That problem has been solved with the addition of transfer Bryan Smithson.
A 6-0, 175-pound junior from Kennesaw, Ga., Smithson immediately stepped in as a
starter and became the team's leading scorer.
An aggressive player who likes to take the ball to the hole and can also shoot from the
perimeter, Smithson made his presence felt immediately with a 25-point effort in the
season opener at the Justice Center vs. Montreat.
Through 15 games he is averaging 15.7 points per game, shooting 43.5 percent from
the floor (36 percent on 3-pointers) and 84.6 percent from the foul line.
He has led the team in scoring 11 times through the first 15 games, leads the team in
steals (28) and ranks second in assists (39) and rebounds (3.5 pg).
Smithson has adjusted quickly to running the UNCA offense.
"I'm pretty happy with how my game is going," said Smithson, who transferred from
Middle Tennessee State after starting the majority of his two seasons there.
"He's a really good player, a great athlete who gives us some go-go in the backcourt,"
said UNCA coach Eddie Biedenbach. "That's something we haven't had."
"UNCA is a good situation for me, and I think I can help this team," Smithson said. "I saw
a lot last year sitting out (due to NCAA Transfer rules) and it changed my perspective of
the game.
(highlights from article) --By Keith Jarrett, Asheville Citizen-Times
Bulldog Men Upset Coastal
Carolina in Big South
Quarterfinals
Feb. 27, 2007
Bryan Smithson contributed 16
points for the Bulldogs. He added five
assists. Garland finished with seven
assists, five rebounds and two steals.
(above)
Carolina in Big South
Quarterfinals
Feb. 27, 2007
Bryan Smithson contributed 16
points for the Bulldogs. He added five
assists. Garland finished with seven
assists, five rebounds and two steals.
(above)
| "Bryan Smithson is averaging 17 points per game in the last four contests." --uncabulldogs.cstv.com |
Winthrop Downs
Bulldogs, 79-60
March 1, 2007
Bryan Smithson pumped in
15 points and was 5-of-6 from
the charity stripe. (above)
| UNC Asheville's Bryan Smithson drives around North Carolina's Brandan Wright in a loss to UNC Chapel Hill, 93-62. Smithson dazzles Smith Center crowd with 20 points and 4 steals. (above) |
| MTSU VS WYOMING "SMITHSON, scores 22, Raiders gallop over Cowboys 76-63" Freshman Bryan Smithson, led the Blue Raiders with a career high 22 points... |
| Louisville Holds Off UNC Asheville, 66-51 Smithson leads all scorers with 16 points Dec. 30, 2006 LOUISVILLE, KY. - Louisville opened the game with a 22-4 run and then held off several UNC Asheville challenges as the Cardinals defeated the Bulldogs, 66-51 before a sellout crowd of 17,408 at Freedom Hall Saturday afternoon. UNC Asheville (4-10) was led by Bryan Smithson with a game-high 16 points. The junior guard went 9-of-9 from the free throw line and added five assists and three steals. (photo above) |
Smithson & Garland Lead
Bulldogs Past Radford,
78-68
Smithson finishes with 25
points
Feb. 17, 2007
Bryan Smithson was a
perfect 7-of-7 from the free
throw line
Bulldogs Past Radford,
78-68
Smithson finishes with 25
points
Feb. 17, 2007
Bryan Smithson was a
perfect 7-of-7 from the free
throw line
Game Leaders
NORTH CAROLINA-ASHEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
Points B. Smithson 20 B. Wright 21
Rebounds J. Harrell 6 B. Wright 9
Assists B. Smithson 2 T. Lawson 8
Steals B. Smithson 4 M. Ginyard 3
Blocks C. Walker 3 D. Green 2
· Team stats: North Carolina-Asheville | North Carolina
(ESPN.com) Smithson pictured at left
NORTH CAROLINA-ASHEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
Points B. Smithson 20 B. Wright 21
Rebounds J. Harrell 6 B. Wright 9
Assists B. Smithson 2 T. Lawson 8
Steals B. Smithson 4 M. Ginyard 3
Blocks C. Walker 3 D. Green 2
· Team stats: North Carolina-Asheville | North Carolina
(ESPN.com) Smithson pictured at left
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| UNCA Dec. 5, 2006 Smithson scores 23 points against UNC Charlotte |
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Big South Announces Men's Basketball Players of the Week
Written by: Big South
Release: 01/14/2008
Photo Credit: W.G. Sports Photos
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior guard Bryan Smithson (Kennesaw, Ga.) has been selected as the Big South Conference Choice
Hotels Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Smithson averaged 28.0 points in two games last week, pouring in a game-high 25 points at top-ranked North Carolina and then dropping
in a career-high 31 points in Asheville’s 74-70 Big South-opening win over Liberty. He was 10-of-15 from the field against the Tar Heels,
including 3-of-5 from long distance, and added four rebounds, five assists and a steal. Saturday against the Flames, Smithson was 10-of-
12 from the floor, made four three-pointers and contributed five rebounds, four assists and two steals in the victory. He made five of his
first six shots and his final three-pointer of the day tied the game at 70. For the week, Smithson shot .741 percent from the floor (20-of-
27), .636 from three-point range (7-of-11), .818 from the charity stripe (9-of-11) and averaged 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
Written by: Big South
Release: 01/14/2008
Photo Credit: W.G. Sports Photos
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior guard Bryan Smithson (Kennesaw, Ga.) has been selected as the Big South Conference Choice
Hotels Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Smithson averaged 28.0 points in two games last week, pouring in a game-high 25 points at top-ranked North Carolina and then dropping
in a career-high 31 points in Asheville’s 74-70 Big South-opening win over Liberty. He was 10-of-15 from the field against the Tar Heels,
including 3-of-5 from long distance, and added four rebounds, five assists and a steal. Saturday against the Flames, Smithson was 10-of-
12 from the floor, made four three-pointers and contributed five rebounds, four assists and two steals in the victory. He made five of his
first six shots and his final three-pointer of the day tied the game at 70. For the week, Smithson shot .741 percent from the floor (20-of-
27), .636 from three-point range (7-of-11), .818 from the charity stripe (9-of-11) and averaged 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
| Celebrating the win over Liberty -Jan 2008 Photo Credit: Steve Dixon |
Release: 04/11/2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior guard Bryan Smithson was named Most Valuable Player
in the Big South Conference by CollegeInsider.com on Thursday. Smithson enjoyed a sensational
senior campaign for the Bulldogs and helped lead the school to a school-record 23 victories and a 23-
10 record. He led the Bulldogs in scoring (16.4), three-pointers made (61), steals (54) and free throw
percentage (83.5%). Smithson led the Big South Conference in free throw percentage for the second
straight year.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior guard Bryan Smithson was named Most Valuable Player
in the Big South Conference by CollegeInsider.com on Thursday. Smithson enjoyed a sensational
senior campaign for the Bulldogs and helped lead the school to a school-record 23 victories and a 23-
10 record. He led the Bulldogs in scoring (16.4), three-pointers made (61), steals (54) and free throw
percentage (83.5%). Smithson led the Big South Conference in free throw percentage for the second
straight year.
Release: 03/26/2008
HIGH POINT, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior guard Bryan Smithson has been named to the North
Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association University Division All-State men’s basketball
team on Tuesday. He becomes the first Asheville player to ever be honored by this group.
HIGH POINT, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior guard Bryan Smithson has been named to the North
Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association University Division All-State men’s basketball
team on Tuesday. He becomes the first Asheville player to ever be honored by this group.
