
Dru Smith: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 16:14 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.9/4.6 41.3% | 1.4/2.8 49.5% | 0.5/1.8 29.1% | 1.2/1.5 83.3% | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | -1 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 14.7% | 6.0 | 53.1% | 47.2% | 40.1% | 32.2% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 18.3% | 2.2% | 29.5 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 | 6 | - | 1 | 2 | - | V 152-136 vs | NBA | |
| 3:53 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | D 129-147 vs | NBA | |
| 3:04 | 1 | - | - | - | - | V 119-109 vs | NBA | |
| 7:06 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | D 123-122 @ | NBA | |
| 15:38 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | D 126-134 vs | NBA | |
| 7:57 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | D 136-106 @ | NBA | |
| 21:24 | 9 | 4 | 2 | - | - | V 112-105 vs | NBA |
Player Profile
When Dru Smith scored 28 points against 11th-ranked Auburn, observers discovered a point guard capable of shining in big moments. But it is his ability to bounce back from adversity that truly defines his professional journey.
After a promising start at Evansville, where he earned Freshman of the Year and Most Improved Player honors in the MVC, Smith took his game to the next level at Missouri. Forced to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules, he turned that mandatory pause into a springboard. As an undisputed starter for the Tigers, he led the SEC in steals while excelling in every aspect of the game.
Going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Evansville native found a home with the Miami Heat through the Summer League. His profile as a versatile point guard, combining offensive efficiency with defensive intensity, earned him several two-way contracts between the NBA and the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. A brief stint with the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 further confirmed his value on the market.
But it is in the face of injury that Smith has revealed his exceptional character. Two torn ACLs in 2022 and 2023 could have ended his budding career. Each time, the point guard fought his way back with remarkable determination, proving that his tenacity far exceeds his technical skills.
In July 2024, Miami renewed their faith in him with a new two-way contract. For Smith, this signing means much more than a simple return: it symbolizes the triumph of a player who refuses to give up on his NBA dreams despite every obstacle.
Honors & Championships
From Indiana to the NBA hardwood, Dru Smith built his reputation on relentless defense and consistent offensive leadership throughout every stop of his career.
- Selected as an Indiana All-Star in high school, leading his team to the state championship game with a 29-2 record as a junior
- Named to the MVC All-Freshman Team (2017) and MVC Most Improved Team (2018) at Evansville
- Posted 13.7 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 48.2% from three-point range as a sophomore
- Led Missouri in scoring (12.7 ppg), assists (3.9 apg), and steals (2.1 spg) as a junior
- SEC leader in total steals in 2019-20
- Played in the NBA with the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Sioux Falls Skyforce, recognized for his defensive impact despite recurring injuries
Awards & Individual Honors
Dru Smith established himself as one of the most feared defenders in the SEC during his college career.
- Named to the MVC All-Freshman Team in 2017
- Honored on the MVC Most Improved Team in 2018
- Selected to the All-SEC First Team by coaches in 2021
- Member of the SEC All-Defensive Team in 2021
- Named to the All-SEC Second Team by the Associated Press in 2021
- Named SEC Player of the Week multiple times during the 2020-21 season
- SEC leader in steals during the 2019-20 season
- Ranked among Missouri's all-time leaders in steals per game










