Dave Smart - Canadian Basketball Legend Takes on Year Three at Pacific

Not Even D2 · Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 2m

Dave Smart has established himself as one of the most successful basketball coaches in Canadian history, and he is fresh off being inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. During his 18 seasons at Carleton, Smart built a powerhouse, winning 13 U SPORTS national championships and compiling 656 victories. His success in Canada has made him one of the most respected coaches in the country, and now he is bringing that experience to the Division I level at Pacific.

Smart and the Tigers took a huge leap from his first season to his second, going from 9-24 in…