Hall of Fame
Smart spent more than four decades leading the Wildcats basketball program, building one of the most successful and respected programs in Georgia high school basketball. During his tenure, he guided Laney to multiple state championships and amassed more than 1,000 career victories. Over the years, Smart mentored generations of student-athletes, many of whom credited him with teaching lessons about discipline, character, and perseverance that carried into adulthood. Former players frequently described him as a mentor, father figure, and role model whose influence extended into homes, classrooms, and the wider Augusta community.
