Former Louisville guard Russ Smith saw his number retired on Saturday in a ceremony at halftime of the Cards’ loss to Notre Dame. A tribute video was played, which featured a few special guests who offered their congratulations to Russdiculous. Russ then took the mic and addressed the fans prior to his number being placed in the rafters.
Full video of Russ’ big day:
2️⃣: Louisville
From: #RUS2 pic.twitter.com/flMZTsMD8d
— Louisville Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) January 22, 2022
All roads lead 2️⃣ Home.
There will never be another like @Specter_Smit!#GoCards x #RUS2 pic.twitter.com/z3eoXsdgNb
— Louisville Athletics (@GoCards) January 22, 2022
"Man, the support this place has shown me. You guys have always been there. You guys have always had my back when a lot of people didn't believe."@Specter_Smit's full speech from today's ceremony.#GoCards pic.twitter.com/L4PEW0RSz9
— Louisville Athletics (@GoCards) January 23, 2022