Prospect Report: Naje Smith (2018)
It doesn’t take long to see why Naje Smith, class of 2018 wing at Lewis and Clark High School, is one of the biggest recruits in Washington State. He has probably one of the biggest upsides to his game on this side of the mountain. A 6’7 shooting guard who can post up and take you off the dribble is very rare in these parts. Most guys at that height stay in the paint and use and assortment of jump hooks to dominate the other big men. Naje plays like a guard but has the body of a traditional post man in the Spokane area.
Naje Smith will play with Washington Supreme this July and this will be his final grassroots campaign. In preparation for what could be a huge summer, Naje has been working out with trainers in the Seattle area to add extra elements to his game.
Naje recruitment has escalated significantly in recent months. WSU, Boise State, UDUB, Gonzaga and OSU just to name a few but the one thing that makes Naje so appealing, aside from what he does on the court, is his attitude on and off the court.
What can Naje bring to a college program?
“I believe that I can bring a lot of athleticism offensively and defensively. Someone who listens, and pays attention to instruction. A player who is going to work hard.”
Here is a look at one of his highlight films…