Reyne Smith Has Solid Outing in Nissay Cup with Australian National Team

The former Charleston guard and current Louisville Cardinal earned some valuable international experience this past weekend.

Mar 7, 2023; Washington, D.C., USA; Charleston Cougars guard Reyne Smith (2) dribbles during the second half against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Prior to making his debut with the Louisville men's basketball program, Reyne Smith was recently able to earn some valuable international experience.

This past weekend, the transfer guard from Charleston took part in the 2024 Nissay Cup: a two-game exhibition series between Australia Select and the Japanese National Team in Hokkaido, Japan. Australia Select is a leg of the Australian National Team that features a mixture of young up-and-coming prospects, collegiate players and NBL players.

Smith, a native of Ulverstone, Australia, had a solid showing in the event for his home country. In game one, he contributed six points off the bench as part of a 90-89 win; while he had seven points, a rebound, an assist and a steal in game two - which ended in a 95-95 tie.

Of the 12-man roster for Australia Select, Smith's 13 points over the two games were good for seventh-most. Sam Froling had a team-best 32 points over the two-game series. Over the coming days and weeks, select players from the team will have the opportunity to attend training camp for the Australian National Team's squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Related: What Reyne Smith Brings to Louisville

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound two-guard was one of the top players for the Cougars this past season. Playing in all 35 of Charleston's games while making 28 starts, he was their leading scorer at 12.8 points per games, while also averaging 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He was named All-CAA Second Team for his efforts.

Smith is a three-point specialist, connecting on 39.4 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc, and 41.0 percent of his field goals overall. 112 of his 133 made field goals and 284 of his 324 attempts last season were threes.

The native of Ulverstone, Australia has been a productive player in every one of his three seasons in college. In 102 career games and 89 starts with Charleston, Smith has totaled 1,212 points, 294 made threes, 192 rebounds, 149 assists and 68 steals.

Smith is one of 12 transfers that are joining Louisville for year one of the Pat Kelsey era, and one of 13 newcomers overall.

(Photo of Reyne Smith: Tommy Gilligan - USA TODAY Sports)

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