Smith continues to look advanced for his age. He handled pressure comfortably, created separation off the bounce, and showed confidence running a team. His creativity with the ball and willingness to attack gaps stood out repeatedly. For a younger guard, he already plays with strong pace and offensive feel.

Damari Smith Damari Smith 6'0" | PG St. Christopher's | 2029 State VA is already a familiar name to many around the state, and for good reason. The freshman point guard stepped into a major role this season for St. Christopher’s as the team’s primary ball handler and helped lead the Saints to a Prep League championship.

Watching Smith play, it’s clear he doesn’t carry himself like a typical freshman. He plays with great confidence and maturity, highlighted by a quick first step, elite athleticism, and a relentless competitive motor. His work ethic is well known. He’s someone who lives in the gym. That dedication shows every time he steps on the floor.

Smith impacts the game in multiple ways. He’s a strong playmaker. He consistently finds teammates in the right spots. He is also a dynamic scorer. He can attack the rim and create offense when needed. On the defensive end, he stands out as a highly disruptive on-ball defender in the state. He uses his quickness and toughness to make life difficult for opposing guards.

He possesses a combination of skill, athleticism, and competitive drive. It’s easy to see why he has already picked up Division I offers this early in his career.

Smith put together one of the most productive freshman seasons in the state. The First Team All-Prep selection averaged nearly 16 points and 3 steals per game for the Saints, making an immediate impact on both ends of the floor. A high-level athlete with a very high basketball IQ, Smith is a true three-level scorer who can hurt defenses from the perimeter, in the midrange, and at the rim. His combination of skill, athleticism, and defensive activity makes him a player that Division I coaches will be tracking closely over the next three years.

-Loved the pace that Smith played with in a productive weekend for Team Loaded as he shielded the ball from the defender well to limit turnovers. Scored on a beautiful stop n pop jumper from the elbow and scored again off a fader after hitting his defender with a really smooth spin move. His touch on floaters in the key and extension lays high off the glass denote the skill level.