Keith Smart

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Jonathan Keith Smart (born September 21, 1964 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American former basketball player and current coach. He is best remembered for hitting the game-winning shot in the 1987 NCAA championship game. The shot gave the Indiana Hoosiers a 74-73 victory over the Syracuse Orangemen.

After two seasons at Indiana, Smart was signed by the San Antonio Spurs, where he played two games in the 1988-89 season. Smart was more successful in the CBA where he played six seasons before retiring in 1995. Smart also played one or two seasons for the Halifax Windjammers of the World Basketball League in the early 1990s, and one season with the WBL's Worcester Counts in 1989.

Smart also played in the Philippines, with the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association, in the 1989 Reinforced Conference.

In 2002, Smart finished the season as interim coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His record was 9-31 with the club. Currently, Smart is an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.

Preceded by: Pervis Ellison	NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player (men's) 1987	Succeeded by: Danny Manning
Preceded by: John Lucas	Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach (interim) 2003	Succeeded by: Paul Silas