Jessica Smart


Class: Senior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. High School: Marshall College: Cincinnati State	Height: 5-6 Position: G

AS A JUNIOR (2004-05): Saw action in 15 games for the Bulldogs in her first season at Butler...made her first Butler start against UW-Green Bay Jan. 31...had 11 rebounds, four points and three steals on the year...had season-highs of three points (UW-Green Bay, Jan. 31), four rebounds and nine minutes (both against UIC, Feb. 9)...played a total of 40 minutes.

Signed with the Bulldogs during the late signing period in April of 2004.

AT CINCINNATI STATE: Helped lead the Lady Surge to its fifth straight conference title and an overall record of 25-6 in 2003-04...played two seasons at Cincinnati State for coach Gary McDaniel...earned the reputation of stellar perimeter defender, often matching up with opponent's best guard...averaged nearly three rebounds and two assists per contest.

Played her prep career at John Marshall High School in Chicago under coach Dorothy L. Gaters.

PERSONAL: Born April 30, 1984...daughter of Jesse, Jr. and Judith Smart...criminology/sociology major.