PAVIA – Incoming move for Pallacanestro Pavia 1933, which announces the signing of Jamal William Smith for the 2024-25 season. A versatile 6-foot-4 guard/forward, Smith stands out for his ability to create shots off the dribble and drive into the paint, finishing at the basket or serving teammates on the perimeter. His extraordinary athleticism makes him a key element on both offense and defense.
Born in 1992 in the United States and holding a Dutch passport, Smith completed his education at Tennessee State University. His professional career began in Italy, where he played for Barletta in Serie D, finishing the season with an average of 22 points per game. He subsequently toured Europe, playing in Germany for the ART Giants Düsseldorf and the NEW Elephants Grevenbroich, in France for Tremblay Athlétique Club, in Greece, Iceland and the Netherlands.
In the last two years, Smith has played first in the Belgian second division with HUBO LIMBURG UNITED, where he averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 37% from three-point range in 21 minutes of use per game. Last season, he played a great championship in Serie C with NEW VIRTUS Mesagne, averaging 20.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 38% from behind the arc.
With these credentials, Jamal Smith presents himself as a valuable addition to Pallacanestro Pavia, ready to exploit his technical and physical skills to reach new goals. The Pavia club, with this addition, demonstrates once again its desire to build a competitive and ambitious team for the next season.
