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Grambling State Tigers, HBCU All-Star Alum Jourdan Smith Earns Spot On The Detroit Pistons NBA Summer League Roster

The HBCU All-Star will have an opportunity to display is basketball talent for the Detroit Pistons in NBA Summer League action.

Kyle T. Mosley

Mar 21, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grambling State Tigers guard Jourdan Smith (11) speaks to the media during the NCAA tournament practice day at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grambling State Tigers guard Jourdan Smith (11) speaks to the media during the NCAA tournament practice day at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports / Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
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The Detroit Pistons added Grambling State Tigers and HBCU All-Star guard/forward Jourdan Smith to the club's NBA Summer League roster.   Smith will be in uniform as the Pistons face the Philadelphia 76ers at 6 PM ET on Saturday, July 13. The game will broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Jarrett Jack will be Detroit's Summer League head coach who will monitor the 6-7 swingman's performance.

In his senior year with the G-Men, Smith showcased his all-around skills, averaging 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.   He was on the HBCU All-Star game's Team Wallace who defeated Team Mahorn, 109-97.

Jourdan Smith - Detroit Pistons, Grambling State
Mar 21, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grambling State Tigers guard Jourdan Smith (11) during practice day at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

During the Midwest Region First Four game against the Montana State Bobcats, Smith scored 18 points with nine rebounds, three blocks, and a pair of steals in 45 minutes of action.

The New Orleans native was previously on the roster at Coastal Carolina before transferring to Grambling and making 65 game appearances.

The backcourt of Smith and Tra'Michael Moton helped the Tigers win two straight regular season championships. His team-high 20-point effort was the key to Grambling defeating Texas Southern in the 2024 SWAC Basketball Championship game.

Detroit Pistons Summer League Schedule

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+)

*All times CST*

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KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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