Anthony Smith
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Duvalier Johnson | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith found most of his opportunities by working without the basketball altho his showcase. We’ve seen him have more of the ball for Pluto, so it was great to see him in a different setting. He did some of the little things, like making cuts to get baskets, getting a couple of rebounds off the glass, and going right back up and still staying engaged despite not being the usual focal point of the offense. Smith also did some useful work as a screener as he not only made contact but rolled to the open area after. He had a couple of layups and also a few mid-range jumpers on the pop off of the screen. I would’ve liked to see him pop a little more and make his presence felt more consistently at just wanting to be more aggressive, as we’ve seen him excel in that setting, but there was value in the role he played. He didn’t need the ball in his hands to find ways to contribute. Solid look from him.
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Read EvaluationDuvalier Johnson | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith is a young prospect for Pluto Prospects 15U Black squad who flashed this weekend. He was a steady interior anchor and impacted the game with discipline and physicality in a sped-up game. He defends straight up by putting his hands in the air without fouling to alter shots, rebounds in traffic, and finishes with both hands around the rim, which stood out for me. Smith also closed a pivotal stretch with big-time boards out of his area that flipped possessions and kept them in the game. Offensively, he showed flashes as he put it on the deck a bit, set hard screens, and understood his role. I want to see how he improves in games, but he impressed me with his skillset.
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