Roscoe Smith
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Roscoe Smith

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Baltimore, Md.
High School:
Oak Hill Academy
Last College:
Connecticut
Height / Weight:
6-8 / 205
Position:
Forward
Birthdate:
05/01/1991
Experience:
TR

10/26/2012

Runnin' Rebels Ranked No. 18 In AP Preseason Top 25

UNLV men's basketball has its highest preseason ranking since it was No. 1 in 1990-91.

10/22/2012

Runnin' Rebels Picked 2nd By MW Media

Moser named to preseason all-conference team, Dejean-Jones selected as Preseason Co-Newcomer of the Year and Bennett is named Preseason Freshman of the Year.

10/19/2012

Single-Game Tickets On Sale Sunday At UNLVTickets.com

UNLV men's basketball single-game tickets available Monday via phone and at box office.

10/17/2012

First Preseason Ranking In 20 Years

At No. 19 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll, the Runnin' Rebels enjoy their highest preseason ranking since they were No. 1 in 1990-91.

09/27/2012

Runnin' Rebel Scarlet/Gray Showcase Set For Oct. 18

Free fan event features dunk contest, Legends game, Scarlet & Gray Scrimmage, Fan Fest and more.

2012-13 Full Bio (PDF)


UNLV CAREER
Smith enters his first season in the Runnin' Rebel program in 2012-13 ... Transferred from the University of Connecticut following the 2011-12 season ... Will practice with the Runnin' Rebels but must sit out of games during the 2012-13 season as a redshirt.

SOPHOMORE (2011-12) - CONNECTICUT
In two years at Connecticut, he appeared in 74 games ... As a sophomore he played in 33 contests, made 14 starts, and averaged 4.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in just over 18 minutes played per game ... In Big East Conference play, he averaged 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

FRESHMAN (2010-11) - CONNECTICUT
As a freshman at UConn, he was a starter on the 2011 National Championship team ... Played in 41 games, started 33, and averaged 6.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 25.2 minutes per game ... He averaged 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game during the 2011 NCAA Tournament, and he tied a career high with four blocked shots in the national title game against Butler.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2010 graduate of Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va. ... Averaged 18.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game at Oak Hill, where he was coached by Steve Smith ... Led the Warriors to a No. 12 national ranking ... A 2010 Jordan-Brand All-American ... Ranked as the nation's No. 5 small forward in the class of 2010 by Scout, 34th overall by ESPN, 37th by Rivals and No. 7 at his position by both ESPN and Rivals ... Averaged 21.4 points and 11.0 rebounds per game as a junior at Walbrook High School in Baltimore, Md.

PERSONAL
Roscoe R. Smith was born May 1, 1991, in Baltimore, Md. ... Majoring in sociology ... Is the son of Brian and Gaynel Thompson.