University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Tyresa Smith
- Induction:
- 2013
- Class:
- 2007
TYRESA N. SMITH
Women’s Basketball (2003-07)
A phenomenal athlete, Tyresa worked tirelessly to become a complete all-around basketball player during her four standout years with Delaware women’s basketball squad in 2003-07.
A native of Dover, Del., Tyresa was not only an outstanding defender, but a consistently high scorer who used her slashing moves and deadly medium range jump shot to pile up 1,635 points, finishing her career ranked No. 2 on the all-time UD list.
She became the first UD player to earn WBCA All-Region honors, was a two-time first team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection, was twice named the CAA Defensive Player of Year, and was selected as the UD Outstanding Senior Female Athlete of the Year in 2007.
Tyresa, who set UD records for points in a season (632) and steals in a career (342), led the Blue Hens to four post-season appearances, including a berth in the 2007 NCAA Tournament under head coach Tina Martin. She became the first Delaware player to be selected in the WNBA Draft (No. 18) and played one season in the league with the Detroit Shock.
She also played overseas for four years in Russia, Israel, and Germany. She earned her degree in health studies from Delaware in 2007.
Women’s Basketball (2003-07)
A phenomenal athlete, Tyresa worked tirelessly to become a complete all-around basketball player during her four standout years with Delaware women’s basketball squad in 2003-07.
A native of Dover, Del., Tyresa was not only an outstanding defender, but a consistently high scorer who used her slashing moves and deadly medium range jump shot to pile up 1,635 points, finishing her career ranked No. 2 on the all-time UD list.
She became the first UD player to earn WBCA All-Region honors, was a two-time first team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection, was twice named the CAA Defensive Player of Year, and was selected as the UD Outstanding Senior Female Athlete of the Year in 2007.
Tyresa, who set UD records for points in a season (632) and steals in a career (342), led the Blue Hens to four post-season appearances, including a berth in the 2007 NCAA Tournament under head coach Tina Martin. She became the first Delaware player to be selected in the WNBA Draft (No. 18) and played one season in the league with the Detroit Shock.
She also played overseas for four years in Russia, Israel, and Germany. She earned her degree in health studies from Delaware in 2007.
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