Shaw's Raheem Smith and Saint Aug’s Shaun Washum Selected To Play In Black College All-Star Classic

Shaw's Raheem Smith and Saint Aug’s Shaun Washum Selected To Play In Black College All-Star Classic

March 29, 2011

Shaw University guard Raheem Smith and senior forward Shaun Washum of Saint Augustine’s College have been selected to play in the Eighth Annual Historic Black College All-Star Classic to be held April 23 in Columbus, GA.
 
The Classic, which starts at 7:45 p.m., showcases the nation’s top 24 men’s basketball seniors from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). They get a chance to display their talents in front of fans as well as NBA and international scouts.

Smith, who was named First Team All-CIAA, finished the season averaging 19.6 points per game while guiding the Bears to a 23-9 record and a win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
 
Washum, a three-year letterman for the Falcons was a key player as a junior on the 2009-10 CIAA championship team which set modern school records for victories (27) and winning percentage (85 percent). He made the All-CIAA Tournament team after helping the Falcons win their second league crown in school history. His 56 percent field-goal shooting led the Falcons that season.
 
A 6-6 athletic player with slick moves around the basket, Washum was the team’s second leading scorer (10.0 ppg) and rebounder (4.7 rpg) as a senior. He ended the regular season with a career-high 27 points in addition to 10 rebounds against crosstown rival Shaw on Feb. 26. Washum is a human performance & wellness major.

Information on players and tickets can be found at www.HBCALLSTARCLASSIC.com.