Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics
La. | Former Grambling State University men’s basketball player Jourdan Smith has earned a spot on the Detroit Pistons Summer League roster.
Smith, who just wrapped up a stellar career with GSU, helped the Tigers claim back-to-back regular season championships and win the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men’s basketball championship.
The New Orleans, La. native participated in the 3rdAnnual HBCU All-Star Game in April following a season in which he averaged 9.8 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Smith was dominant in the SWAC Title game, scoring a team-high 20 points to guide the Tigers to the victory.
During his career at GSU, Smith played in 65 games.
Detroit Pistons Summer League schedule
*All times CST*
Saturday, July 13 – vs. Philadelphia 76ers (6:00 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPN+)
Monday, July 15 – vs. Houston Rockets (5:30 p.m., ESPN+ & NBATV)
Tuesday, July 16 – vs. Chicago Bulls (5:30 p.m., ESPN+ & NBATV)
Friday, July 19 – vs. New York Knicks (6:00 p.m., ESPN & ESPN+)