University of Washington: Played for Coach Lorenzo Romar at the University of Washington from 2004-2008.
2007-08 (Junior): Started 11 games, played in 33 as a junior. Averaged 15.2 mpg, along with 4.1 ppg, 2.0 rpg. Shot 42.4 % from the arc and 45.8% from the floor for the Huskies. Had a season high 13 points vs. Long Beach State on Nov. 26 (4-4 from three)…Added 10 points, 3 rebs and 2 assists vs Oklahoma State on Nov. 29
2006-07 (Red-Shirt) :Suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that was originally detected during the preseason..
2005-06 (Sophomore): Played 31 games ... Averaged 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game ... Ranked sixth on the team with 18 steals and fourth with 12 blocked shots ... Scored 12 points in the BCA Classic championship game victory over Air Force
2004-05 (Freshman) : Selected as an honorable mention member of the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team ... Played all 35 games, all of them in a reserve role ... Shot 50.8 percent from the field (60-of-118), including 40-percent from 3-point range (22-of-55) ... Registered double-figure points on six occasions ... Netted 15 points against Seattle Pacific (Nov. 29) in his collegiate debut ... Matched that season-high total with 15 points against Sacred Heart (Dec. 22) and added five assists ... Had seven steals against Sacred Heart (Dec. 22) ... Helped the Huskies to a 29-6 record, tying the school single-season victory record ... UW won its first Pac-10 Conference Tournament championship and received a No. 1 seed to the NCAA Touranment ... The Huskies advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1998. (courtesy of Univ. of Washington Sports Information)
Prep School: Averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 2003 at Brewster Academy ... The Bobcats advanced to the league semifinals and were ranked 10th in the final 2003 Prep School Poll. The No. 18-rated small forward among the high school class of 2004 by TheInsidersHoops.com ... An honorable mention prep All-America selection by Street & Smith's
High School: The 2002 Northern League MVP his final year at Lompoc High School ... Led the team with 22 points and 13 rebounds per game. The No. 18-rated small forward among the high school class of 2004 by TheInsidersHoops.com ... An honorable mention prep All-America selection by Street & Smith's
Personal: The son of Joe and Dianne Smith, Joel has one sister, Paulette. Joel was born on Oct. 3rd, 1984 in Lompoc, CA. Pursuing his Master’s in Education at Chaminade.