Tayeshaun Smith
Tayeshaun Smith
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Jay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith is another prospect who remains unsigned in the 2025 rankings out of 1 of 1 Academy. He could certainly bolster any frontcourt at the D1 level given his activity inside and out on the hardwood. He produced 11.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the OTE Playoffs this season. During the regular season, he produced 10.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. He’s a big man with size and presence around the rim still available in the 2025 class.
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Smith is another mobile forward prospect who’s shown he can operate inside and out, though he likes to operate in the painted area. He’s a prospect for programs to get eyes on given his energy and activity around the painted area. He’s continued to draw DI interest from a number of MM/LM programs across the region. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him announce his college decision soon given his counterpart,
Gevonte Ware
Gevonte
Ware
6'9" | C
1 Of 1 Academy | 2025
State
#150
Nation
NC
, is already headed to Rutgers.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith is a prospect with offers from College of Charleston, Arizona State, High Point and Nebraska, but he’s certainly a frontcourt prospect to get to by a few more HM programs given his abilities in the painted area and beyond. He’s shown he can run the floor with purpose on both ends and acts as quite the inside-out presence offensively alongside
Gevonte Ware
Gevonte
Ware
6'9" | C
1 Of 1 Academy | 2025
State
#150
Nation
NC
at
1 of 1 Elite
. He’s a prospect deserving of more attention by college programs in need of a do-it-all big man in the painted area.
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Read EvaluationNeam Baattai | Prep Hoops Scout
1 of 1 Academy used their size effectively in their second-half beatdown against St. Anne’s Belfield. An excellent example of that is what Tayeshaun Smith was able to do. He was big on the offensive glass, and STAB had no answer. He finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Smith is another name to with
1 of 1 Elite
to keep an eye on in the frontcourt. He works well alongside
Gevonte Ware
Gevonte
Ware
6'9" | C
1 Of 1 Academy | 2025
State
#150
Nation
NC
in the frontcourt with his ability to be a back-to-basket threat as well as a passer out of the post. He’s another prospect who continues to develop and show his growth as a mobile forward who can operate in a variety of ways. Arizona State, Illinois State, Iowa, High Point and Nebraska have offered him so far, but look for that list to grow as more coaches get eyes on him this weekend on the Pro16/NXT League stage.
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Tayeshaun Smith
Tayeshaun
Smith
6'7" | PF
Combine Academy | 2025
State
#252
Nation
NC
, the 6’7″ junior, has showcased remarkable improvement over the past year, notably enhancing his agility and versatility in defending multiple positions. His impressive shooting display from deep against Powdersville further solidifies his skill set. Combining size, a commendable work ethic, and strong rebounding abilities, Smith is becoming an increasingly attractive prospect for the next level. In a standout performance, he finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds, contributing significantly to his team’s success. His continued development is likely to draw even more attention from collegiate programs.
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Tayeshaun Smith
Tayeshaun
Smith
6'7" | PF
Combine Academy | 2025
State
#252
Nation
NC
is a prospect in the state of North Carolina’s 2025 class with a ton of room to grow on the national scene this season. He’s capable of operating at either forward spot given his ability to operate alongside
Gevonte Ware
Gevonte
Ware
6'9" | C
1 Of 1 Academy | 2025
State
#150
Nation
NC
in the 1 of 1 Rare rotation as they’ve been a tough tandem to go up against. He recently earned an offer from Iowa University after his performance this past weekend in Virginia Beach. It’s certainly one that’ll turn heads in the recruiting world given Smith’s size and ability at the forward spot. HM programs should get eyes on him soon.
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Tayeshaun Smith
Tayeshaun
Smith
6'7" | PF
Combine Academy | 2025
State
#252
Nation
NC
is another prospect from the 1 of 1 Elite Rare frontcourt that enters into the Top 10, moving from No. 18 to the 10th spot in the 2025 rankings. He’s a prospect that’s shown he can operate well at the stretch-forward spot, knocking down shots on the perimeter and in the high post. He’s also shown he can make plays out of the post with his length and passing ability. Nebraska is the only high major program to offer him so far.
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Tayeshaun Smith
Tayeshaun
Smith
6'7" | PF
Combine Academy | 2025
State
#252
Nation
NC
is a name to get to know in the 1 of 1 Rare rotation given his abilities on the interior and on the perimeter. He’s really expanded his game as a stretch-forward and shown he can operate around the rim just as well as on the perimeter. He’s a versatile name to get to know with offers from High Point and Nebraska already.
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