St. John's University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Shenneika Smith
- Induction:
- 2021
- Class:
- 2013
Shenneika Smith was St. John's second-ever WNBA draft pick after being selected 25th overall by the New York Liberty in 2013. The former St. John's standout scored 1,727 points during her collegiate career, the fifth-highest total in program history. The Brooklyn native also pulled down 783 boards during her playing days, one of only five student-athletes to grab more then 750 rebounds during a career.
Smith received numerous accolades over her time at St. John's, as she led the team in scoring in each of her final three seasons and was recognized in 2013 as a WBCA Honorable Mention All-American. Smith, a two-time First Team All-BIG EAST pick, was named All-Met Player of the Year in 2012 and was a two-time All-Met First Team honoree.
Smith's best season came as a senior in 2012-13, when she led the squad with 16.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
As a junior, Smith paced the Red Storm in scoring for the second-straight season with 12.5 points per game. Smith's junior year was highlighted by a last second 3-pointer that lifted St. John's to a 57-56 upset over No. 2 UConn, snapping the Huskies' 99-game home court winning streak.
During her sophomore campaign, Smith led the team in scoring with 12.2 points per game, earning her a spot on an All-BIG EAST Second Team and the All-Met Second Team for the second-consecutive season. As a rookie in 2009-10, Smith was second on the team in scoring, averaging 12.9 points per game. With 412 points during her rookie season, Smith still holds the title for the most by any freshman in program history.
After two years of playing professional basketball and a total seven seasons with the Jamaican National Team, Smith returned to St. John's in 2017 to accept a position as the assistant director of operations for women's basketball. Smith was promoted to assistant coach prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign and was a member of the staff through the 2024-25 season.
Smith received numerous accolades over her time at St. John's, as she led the team in scoring in each of her final three seasons and was recognized in 2013 as a WBCA Honorable Mention All-American. Smith, a two-time First Team All-BIG EAST pick, was named All-Met Player of the Year in 2012 and was a two-time All-Met First Team honoree.
Smith's best season came as a senior in 2012-13, when she led the squad with 16.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
As a junior, Smith paced the Red Storm in scoring for the second-straight season with 12.5 points per game. Smith's junior year was highlighted by a last second 3-pointer that lifted St. John's to a 57-56 upset over No. 2 UConn, snapping the Huskies' 99-game home court winning streak.
During her sophomore campaign, Smith led the team in scoring with 12.2 points per game, earning her a spot on an All-BIG EAST Second Team and the All-Met Second Team for the second-consecutive season. As a rookie in 2009-10, Smith was second on the team in scoring, averaging 12.9 points per game. With 412 points during her rookie season, Smith still holds the title for the most by any freshman in program history.
After two years of playing professional basketball and a total seven seasons with the Jamaican National Team, Smith returned to St. John's in 2017 to accept a position as the assistant director of operations for women's basketball. Smith was promoted to assistant coach prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign and was a member of the staff through the 2024-25 season.
Postgame Press Conference St. John's vs Kentucky 12.20.2025
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