Russ Smith saved his best for last, leading the University of Louisville to the NCAA men's basketball championship this past season. The 6-1 guard from Brooklyn averaged a team-best 18.7 points per game, including 22.3 PPG in the tournament. Rather than turn pro, he's returning to school for his senior season, aiming to be the first member of his family to earn a college degree. Smith visited Kentucky Speedway, where he appeared with Brian Vickers and Michael Waltrip at the unveiling* of a Cardinals-themed car for that weekend's Sprint Cup event.
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