Scouting Report: Nick Smith Jr
- Gianni Pro
- Sep 25, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 22, 2024
Scouting Report Nick Smith Jr
Guard | University of Arkansas
Senior 2021-2022 Stats:
30 Games Played, 26.5 PTS, 8.0 REB, 7.3 AST
STRENGTHS
Great Athlete
Exceptional off the dribble scoring
Highest rated combo guard in the 2023 class
Good Defender
Scores in the paint, mid range, and the three point. All 3 levels, done well.
Length
Dynamic with ball in hands
Solid hands
Knows how to run the floor
Fits well with today's game
All-American First Team (2022)
Great teammate
Leadership mentality
CONCERNS
Undersized
Occasionally takes bad shots
Bad turnovers
Rebounding needs work
Occasionally struggles on defense against bigger opposition
Lacks explosiveness
COMPARISON
Nick Smith Jr words cannot describe the talent he has. He is the best combo guard in the nation and is already working to fix high school on-court mistakes, which he rarely had. The most common comparison for Smith Jr is Moses Moody and Rj Hampton. He is a unique talent and with improvement can be an elite combo guard.
Gianni’s Analysis
A consensus All-American going to one of the better programs in college basketball aka Arkansas. This season will be exciting to see as Smith Jr will be paired with another incredible prospect Anthony Black. These two are going to tear up defenses, with Anthony’s size and Nick’s playmaking the two will be a lethal combo. Nick has room to grow and improve and with all the attention on him this season he will do just that. Smith just fits into today's game, with his ability to create shots and find his own. All 3 levels of scoring are covered with Smith, defenses need to be on high alert at all times. He started in the McDonald's All-American game, and came off the bench for Team USA in the Nike Hoop Summit. He scored 10 points in that contest. His skill plus his leadership skills will lead him to be a top 5 pick in the NBA Draft.
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Twitter: ntsmith1402
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Author: Gianni Pro - 09/25/2022
