Josh Smith Jr.
Josh Smith Jr.
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Eric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith Jr. averaged 13.3 points per game and continues to make steady strides as his junior year progresses. He has good positional size and length, is a reliable perimeter shooter from beyond the arc, and shows the ability to attack in straight lines off the bounce. A better than average athlete, he continues to expand his overall offensive impact and versatility.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
The junior wing brings good positional size and length and is off to a strong start as a shooter and scorer for the Celtics. He has above average athleticism and shows defensive versatility with the ability to guard multiple positions. Smith Jr. continues to improve his ball skills and is developing as a creator off the dribble, adding another layer to his offensive game.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
The Norcross junior has improved size, strength and athleticism to go along with a more consistent perimeter jump shot. He has also been more active on the defensive end as he has the ability to guard the 1-4 spots at the high school level. Smith will be an intriguing prospect to monitor for the remainder of the high school season and into the spring/summer.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
The son of a longtime NBA wing, Smith was impressive in a 54-50 win over Newton. Smith looks bigger, stronger and more athletic since our last evaluation. The junior is a solid shot maker, a reliable midrange game and was very active on the defensive end. Smith Jr. had four block shots and showed his ability to guard multiple positions.
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Read EvaluationPaul Hernandez | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith had a good weekend of play at the Invitational, but was on another level in a close win over Wildcats Select 16s, where he splashed at least 6 threes in Game Elite’s 2 point win. The 6-foot-6 wing/guard has a solid build and athleticism to be a high-level positional rebounder, has the handle to create space from his defender to get open looks on the jumper, and gets downhill when the defense over-pursues on closeouts, with the ability to finish at the basket through contact. Smith is a solid on-ball defender, with the size and agility to defend perimeter players, as well as switching off on bigs. What truly stood out about Smith’s game was his fluid shooting mechanics on the 3-ball, where he can light it up in volume from beyond the arc and has the awareness to find the open spots on the court for catch and shoot opportunities. He is a true floor spacer and keeps his team in the game with his ability to catch and fire.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Big-bodied guard who specializes in catch-and-shoot opportunities. He stretches the floor with his outside shot and adds value defensively with his frame and athleticism. When he finds a rhythm, Smith has the potential to take over games from the perimeter.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Trailing in the second half, Smith caught fire with four threes to push Norcross past Buford. Josh hit five threes total finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. Big guard is a difference maker when playing off the ball as a catch-and-shoot specialist. His size and athleticism give him value on defense.
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