Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
The 6-foot-10 SEC Freshman of the Year and former five-star recruit, averaged 16.9 points per game on 42.9% shooting, with 7.4 rebounds.
Smith projects as the potential No.1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Even if Smith doesn’t go at the top spot, he is still an essential lock to go in the top-three with Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero also among the top tier.