The Butler basketball program lost a Bulldog great this week, with the passing of Andrew Smith, who played center on Brad Stevens’ back-to-back Final Four teams. Smith lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday, and today, Butler honored the 2013 grad before today’s game against St. John’s with an incredibly moving video tribute and moment of silence.
“>January 16, 2016
Andrew’s widow Samantha Smith gave a speech at halftime.
Andrew Smith’s widow Samantha Smith addressed crowd during halftime to thank them for support.
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The Bulldogs will wear an “AS44” patch for the rest of the season.
Our thoughts go out to the Smith family, and the Butler community.