Bryant University

Thomas Smile '68
Men’s Basketball
Hall of Fame Class of 1987

Leader of teams that enjoyed one of the greatest stretches in Bryant basketball history, Tom Smile still ranks as the all-time leading scorer in school history. Smile holds numerous school scoring records and played on a team that helped the college make the jump to NCAA competition. Smile joined the Bryant team in 1965 and enjoyed a record season by pouring in 802 points in his first season.

His 33.4 points per game average during the 1965-67 season is also a school record.

In 1966-67, Smile led the Indians to a 22-0 start and third consecutive Naismith Conference championship. During that season, he scored his 2,000th career point in front of a capacity crowd at Hope High School. That team was elected into the Bryant University Hall of Fame in 2007.

Smile finished his career at Bryant with a record 22.8 points per game average, still a school record. During Tom’s three years at Bryant, the Indians were 55-15, highlighted by a 22-2 mark in 1966-67.