During an NCAA Certified Live Period like Tulsa, college coaches aren’t just looking for high-volume scorers; they are hunting for specific, translation-ready skill sets. For a 16U squad like Louisiana Elite , a premier “3-and-D” prospect like Ahmad Smith Ahmad Smith 5'11" | PG Simsboro | 2028 State LA is absolute gold. Combines lateral quickness, active hands, and length to guard positions 1 through 3 seamlessly. Ahmad is a Point-of-Attack Disruptor: He sits down and slides, taking away the middle of the floor and making opposing primary ball-handlers uncomfortable from the jump.​” Louisiana Elite 16U’s Ahmad Smith Ahmad Smith 5'11" | PG Simsboro | 2028 State LA is putting on a clinic on how to impact winning at the Tulsa Live Period. A textbook ‘3-and-D’ prospect who takes pride in locking down the opponent’s top scoring option, then steps out and stretches the floor with a lethal perimeter stroke. Low maintenance, high production. Exact type of wing college coaches are hunting for.”

Smith has continued his growth and development and is leading Simsboro right now to an impressive season. Smith is one of the best scorers in the state and he does it with ease. His three point shot is is best attribute, but he is also efficient at getting to his spots and pulling up. His strength is coming along making him more dangerous at the rim, and he has even put down some dunks this season. If Simsboro is on the schedule, go ahead and pencil Smith in for buckets.

Smith is a name to get to know as he showcased his ball handling ability along with his court vision and skills to finish at the rim. He was comfortable at the showcase and proved that he is a top talent in the state. He was able to get downhill easily using hesitations and head fakes to trick defenders and finish at the rim. He also showed that he is a true PG setting up teammates during the showcase. Smith is poised to lead Simsboro this season and just may be the reason they can make it back down south for another State Championship run.