Russ Smith began Thursday night’s game against Temple as the 10th all-time leading scorer in UofL men’s basketball history. He entered the game with 1,707 total points. After scoring 24 points against the Owls, he passed up Herbert Crook (1,723) and Charlie Tyra (1,728). Smith now has 1,731 points. What is most impressive about this? Russ scored a total of 38 points his freshman year!
Career Scoring Leaders
1. Darrell Griffith – 2,333
2. DeJuan Wheat – 2,183
3. Pervis Ellison – 2,143
4. Reece Gaines – 1,945
5. Milt Wagner – 1,836
6. Derek Smith – 1,826
7. LaBradford Smith -1,806
8. Russ Smith – 1,731
9. Charlie Tyra – 1,728
10. Herbert Crook – 1,723
