Christian Smiley
Christian Smiley
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Frank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
6th team… A long lanky athletic player. Really good on help defense coming out of nowhere and blocking shots. Can score in a variety of ways. Explosive dunker with great leaping ability. Nice spin moves in the paint.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
(Pictured #24) Christian averaged 16 ppg. playing on a well balanced Bayshore squad. Making it to the state championship game. Christian is an athletic active player on both ends. Really good coming off the weak side blocking shots. But also outstanding on the ball defender at the rim. Long player knows how to use his length. Does most of his damage 17 feet and in but is a capable shooter from the perimeter. Gets to the rim and can flush it in traffic off of 2-3 dribbles.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A legitimate contender for POY in Suffolk. Athletic player. Does it inside or out. Really nice on the ball defender. An athletic shot. blocker. Seemingly comes out of nowhere to block shots. Really good in transition.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
The rankings were updated before he played his first game this season for his new squad. After watching him he was worthy of the climb in the rankings. Athletic and long shot blocker. He defends well using that length. Scores the ball in an assortment of ways. Handles it really well in transition. Has great leaping ability which enables him to flush it in transition, off of lobs or in traffic down the lane.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Long lanky smooth player. Moves really well without the ball. Excellent in help defense and a terrific shot blocker using timing and athleticism. Can get into the lane and score but also can shoot it. High basketball IQ player on both ends.
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Read EvaluationJake Sayers | Prep Hoops Scout
Christian is one of the most explosive players in the class of 2024. The speed he has along with his bounce is unmatched by any player in the class of 2024 in NY. Christian will never give up on a play. Which is why he has so many chase down blocks for a guard. Christian also has the ability to stop on a dime and pull up in the midrange. One area Christian should look to expand is his 3 point shooting to be a complete offensive threat.
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Read EvaluationJake Sayers | Prep Hoops Scout
Christian is one of the most athletic guards in the class of 2024. His speed and hops allow him to make highlight chase down blocks. Christian is fearless on offensive and is at his best when he attacks the rim and gets two feet in the paint. Another strength of Christian is his incredible mid range shot.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Long athletic player. Runs the floor well and moves well without the ball. Finds open spots. Can score in bunches and has the ability to take over games. Gets it done on the defensive end as well. Really good close outs and the ability to block shots with help defense. Guards hard.
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