He played at UCLA for two years under legendary coach John Wooden.

Source: https://deadspin.com/sports-athlete-deaths-charles-white-art-mcnally-obits-1849974982

Smart referenced a quote from legendary UCLA coach John Wooden when he said winning the second straight national title for the first time in school history was more difficult than ending the Bulldogs' 41-year title drought in 2021.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/professional/georgia-celebrates-back-to-back-titles-with-another-parade/article_b8ba974c-1946-5e05-ad1a-1ea53741af54.html

The 108-year-old league of John Wooden, Marcus Allen, Lew Alcindor and Olympic track and swim champions, is toast.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/8/2/23817619/pac-12-next-school-to-leave-turn-out-the-lights-big-12-big-ten-conference-realignment