Indiana Pacers Small Forward Aaron Nesmith Reportedly Started Dating His Rumored Girlfriend, Jordan Smith, Before Starting His NBA Career

Nesmith made six 3-point attempts before the end of regulation and became the first player to hit that many three-pointers in a final frame of a playoff game in NBA history.

May 24, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on May 22, 2026

Aaron Nesmith’s rumored girlfriend, Jordan Smith, received her master’s degree in sports management from the University of Georgia.

Aaron Nesmith scored 30 points, helping the visiting Indiana Pacers rally for a 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.

Nesmith made six 3-point attempts before the end of regulation and became the first player to hit that many three-pointers in a final frame of a playoff game in NBA history.

He drained a pair of free throws for 20 points in the quarter to help lift the Blue & Gold to an improbable 138-135 overtime win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Altogether, Nesmith career-high 30 points, finishing 9-for-13 shooting, including 8-for-9 from 3-point range, while also guarding Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson.

Before Wednesday night’s stat line, Nesmith’s playoff career high was 23 points in a game, the only time he scored more than 2 in a postseason contest. His previous high for 3-pointers made in a postseason game was 5.

After the match, Nesmith said,

“I was just doing what the team needed of me,” “I was just letting them fly. I was in a good rhythm. I didn’t really realize what I was doing in the moment. I was just trying to win the basketball game.”

All of Nesmith’s team applauded for his fantastic performance.

Aaron Nesmith’s Rumored Girlfriend, Jordan Smith, Was A Sprinter For The Women’s Track And Field Team

According to various , Aaron Nesmith met Jordan Smith at Vanderbilt University and started dating before starting his NBA career.

However, neither Aaron nor Jordan Smith has revealed anything about their relationship.

It is unknown whether they are dating each other in 2026 or not.

According to Jordan’s official handle, she attended Lambert High School from 2014 to 2018 and received her bachelor’s degree in arts and communications from Vanderbilt University in 2026.

She was a senior sprinter for Vanderbilt University’s women’s track and field team.

Hailing from Suwanee, Georgia, she holds a school record in the outdoor 4*100-meter relay (45.81) and marks among the top performers in multiple other events, including second all-time in the outdoor 4*400 (3:35.06) and 3rd in the 300 meters (40.48).

A consistent contributor since her, she qualified for the 2026 NCAA East Regionals and earned USTFCCCA All-Academic and SEC Academic Honor Roll honors.

Her collegiate career includes scoring performances at SEC Championships and victories at key invitationals, highlighted by a 15th-place finish at the NCAA Quarterfinals in the 4*400 relay.

After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Jordan received her master’s degree in sports management from the University of Georgia in May 2026 and worked part-time as an assistant learning specialist.

She has been the consultant for membership services at the Atlanta Hawks since January 2026.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Aaron Joshua Nesmith played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores before being drafted 14th overall in the 2026 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He was part of the roster that reached the 2026 NBA Finals before he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a package surrounding Malcolm Brogdon.
  • Nesmith was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Bernard and Ernie Nesmith. Though his parents are of Nigerian descent, they have spent most of their lives in the United States.
  • Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2026.
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