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Eric Smith

Eric Smith

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  • Point Guard
  • Arden, NC (Christ School)
  • Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 210
  • 2010 - ...
South Carolina Gamecocks
  • South Carolina Gamecocks

  • Year: Senior

As a Recruit: Smith was recruited from Christ School (Arden, NC) class of 2010. He committed to South Carolina on 8/28/2008.

Timeline

  • Feb 19

    South Carolina Gamecocks

    2/19/2011: Eric Smith scores a season high of eight points against Kentucky.

  • Aug 28

    South Carolina Gamecocks
    Commit

    8/28/2008: Eric Smith commitment to South Carolina

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    Irwin's insights - November 29

    6 months ago

    Former basketball player Alex Irwin gives his unique perspective into the Gamecocks' program. This week, he looks at the return of Bruce Ellington and Laimonis Chatkevicious. More

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    Three-pointers: USC bounces Bears

    6 months ago

    South Carolina defeated Morgan State 87-71 on Friday night at Colonial Life Arena behind 20 points from LaShay Page and 17 points from Eric Smith. More

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    Preview: USC opens 2012-13 campaign

    6 months ago

    With the season upon us, William Gunter catches you up on the roster and breaks down the abilities of each player and the expectations of their respective roles this year. More

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    Three-pointers: Carolina nips KWC

    7 months ago

    The Frank Martin era has begun as South Carolina knocks of Kentucky Wesleyan 68-67 on a lay-up with 2.3 seconds remaining by junior Brenton Williams. More

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    Martin prepares for team workouts

    7 months ago

    The Gamecocks begin team practice this Friday and first-year head coach Frank Martin met with the media to discuss his team and the expectations of the season. More

Stats

Year GP Min Pts FG% FT% 3PT% Ast Reb Stl
2010 28 13.3 2.4 30.3 62.5 22.9 1.5 0.8 0.2
Total 28 13.3 2.4 30.3 62.5 22.9 1.5 0.8 0.2

Bio

2010-11 (freshman)
Saw action in 28 games during freshman campaign ... Averaged 2.4 points, 0.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.2 steals in 13.3 minutes per game ... In SEC play (16 games), averaged 3.1 points, 0.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.3 steals in 16.3 minutes per contest ... Dished two assists in college debut vs. Elon (Nov. 12) ... Scored four points and collected three assists in win over SC State (Jan. 4) ... Swiped a season-high two steals vs. the Bulldogs ... Tallied four points in first career SEC contest, an overtime win over Vanderbilt (Jan. 8) ... Scored seven points and dished three assists at Alabama (Jan. 12) ... Tallied a season-high eight points in a season-high 24 minutes at Kentucky (Feb. 19) ... Scored five points and collected a season-high seven assists in victory over Ole Miss (Feb. 22) ... Scored five points vs. the Rebels in the first round of the SEC Tournament (March 10).

High School
Earned one letter for coach David Gaines at Christ School ... Averaged 13.5 points, 2.6 3-point field goals and 3.3 assists per game ... Named NCISAA 3-A All-State and CAA All-Conference ... Helped lead Christ School to NCISAA 3-A State Championship ... Three-year letterwinner for coach Mark Gerald at Mullins (S.C.) High School ... Transferred to Christ School prior to senior year ... A first-team all-state selection all three seasons at Mullins ... Region player of the year as a junior ... Scored over 1,500 points during prep career ... Led Mullins to state finals as a junior when he averaged 20.0 points and eight assists per game ... Chose South Carolina over Clemson and Auburn.

Personal
Son of Steve and Gena Smith ... Has a brother, Steven Smith II ... Major is sport and entertainment management.

Legend:

  • Early Enrollee
  • Walk-On
  • Gray Shirt
  • Video Highlights
  • Medical Redshirt
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Keeper
  • Primary (Inactive)
  • Secondary (Inactive)
  • Keeper (Inactive)