 Smith playing for Duke in February 2011 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 25, 1988 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) |
| College | Duke (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011: 1st round, 21st overall pick |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 2011–2015 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 4 |
| Coaching career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2011–2013 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2013 | →Idaho Stampede |
| 2013–2014 | Cedevita Zagreb |
| 2014 | Galatasaray |
| 2014–2015 | Delaware 87ers |
| As coach: | |
| 2016–2022 | Duke (assistant) |
| 2022–2024 | Louisville (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Nolan Derek Smith (born July 25, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player and assistant coach. He played college basketball for Duke before being drafted 21st overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2011 NBA draft.[1] As a junior, he started at shooting guard for Duke's national champion 2010 team. As a senior, he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the ACC Player of the Year.
- ^ Fagan, Ryan (March 7, 2010). "Duke's Nolan Smith: 'Our big guys have definitely gotten better'". SportingNews.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2010.