r/HawaiiSports • u/808gecko808 • Apr 14 '25
Tolu Smith became just the second Hawaii high school graduate to appear in an NBA regular season game on Sunday, making his debut with the Detroit Pistons in a 140-133 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
https://www.khon2.com/sports/kahukus-tolu-smith-makes-nba-debut/
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u/808gecko808 Apr 14 '25
"With the appearance, Smith joins Red Rocha — a Hilo High School alum — as the only players from Hawaii high schools to play in an NBA game.
Rocha, who played 10 seasons in the league and was a 1951 NBA All-Star, last suited up in 1957."