This is part of a series catching Northwestern State fans up on the whereabouts of former NSU student-athletes, coaches and staff members.

Name: Byron Smith

Current Professional Position: Head men's basketball coach, Prairie View A&M University

Role/Time at Northwestern State: Men's basketball player, 1987-88

Outline your career path since leaving NSU: I played basketball at Tyler Community College from 1988-89 and at the University of Houston from 1989-91. I then played professional basketball from 1992-97 before I started coaching in 1998.

What is your most memorable moment while at NSU?: Hitting the game-winning free throws to beat SFA as a freshman.

Who is someone you met or connected with at NSU with whom you have stayed connected?: George Jones.