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More details emerge for Russ Smith’s jersey retirement ceremony

From U of L:

University of Louisville men’s basketball legend Russ Smith will have his No. 2 jersey number retired on Jan. 22 during a ceremony at the Cardinals’ 4 p.m. ET home game against Notre Dame. The All-American and beloved member of the program from 2010-14 will be in attendance for a halftime ceremony at mid-court.

The latest to see his name and number raised to the rafters of the KFC Yum! Center, Smith will become just the fifth player in men’s basketball program history to have his number retired, joining No. 8 Charlie Tyra (1953-57 at UofL), No.