[1] After fielding recruiting offers from a number of schools, he chose to play for Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun at the University of Connecticut.

In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Smith was a part of the starting unit led by All-American Kemba Walker that won the National Championship.

[2] Smith returned in the 2011–12 season, but saw his minutes decrease with the addition of highly touted freshman Andre Drummond.

[10][11] On August 13, 2015, Smith signed with Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

On March 9, 2022, Smith signed with the Arab Orthodox Club Beit Jala, in the Palestinian Basketball Premier League .