Jabari Montsho Smith Jr.

Jabari Montsho Smith Jr.

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Jabari Montsho Smith Jr.: A Brief Biography

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What team does Jabari Smith play for?

Jabari Smith is an American basketball player who plays the power forward role for the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He is a consensus five-star recruit, and has been ranked 6th overall by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals. He is projected to be a top three overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

Jabari Smith: Grade and Class

Jabari Smith was a freshman at Auburn University, and after an exceptional freshman season, declared for the 2022 NBA draft on April 5, 2022. He was awarded SEC Freshman of the Year, was made a member of the All-SEC first team and was second-team All American in his freshman season.

Jabari Smith: Height and Weight

Jabari Smith plays the power forward position, and stands at 6-foot-10 (2.08 m). He weighs 210 lbs (95 kg) and has a reported 7-foot-1 wingspan.

Jabari Smith Career Stats

GGSMPGPPGAPGRPGDRPGORPGSPGBPGTOV
343428.816.92.07.46.50.91.11.01.9

As a freshman for the Auburn Tigers, Smith started 34 games. He is averaging 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in 28.8 minutes per game.

Jabari Smith: 2021-22 Splits

PPGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%
16.95.412.6.4292.35.5.4203.94.8.799

Jabari Smith put up nearly 17 points a game, shooting a respectable 42.9% from the field. His three-point percentage stands out among his splits, shooting 42% on 5.5 attempts a game.

Jabari Smith High-School Stats

GPMPGPPGDRPGORPGRPGAPGSPGBPG
Senior3023.47.52.09.53.21.6 2.5
Junior3024.58.22.610.81.61.32.8
Sophomore3124.112.75.11.66.71.91.22.0
Freshman257.02.01.10.41.50.30.10.1

Jabari Smith played at the Sandy Creek High-School in Tyrone, GA.

Style of Play

Premier shooter with a three-pointer and a lethal jumpshot, boasting length, size and hustle on defense. Comparisons often drawn to Rashad Lewis and Michael Porter Jr.

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