Draft Profiles: Jabari Smith Jr.

A look into Jabari Smith Jr.'s Draft Stock

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Jabari Smith Jr. | Forward | Auburn

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DOB: 05/13/2003

Height: 6’10

Weight: 220 lbs.

Class: Freshman

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Assesment

• Prospect Ranking: #1

• Tier: Level 1

• Offensive Role(s): Pick & Roll Finisher | Pick & Pop Finisher | Floor Spacer

• Defensive Role(s): Isolation Stopper | Secondary Rim Protector | Switching Big

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Strengths

• Shooting Motion

• Shooting Range

• Shooting Consistency

• Multi-Level Scoring

• Isolation Scoring

• Defensive Footwork

• Post Defense

• Switching Ability

• Playing Passing Lanes

• Weakside Rim Protection

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Areas of Concern

• Ball Handling

• Playmaking

• Primary Rim Protection Ability

• Settling on Jumpers

• Ambidexterity

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Looking Forward

I love his intensity and his intangibles. His determination and the way he carries himself reminds me of players like Kevin Garnett and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He isn’t flawless—as shown in his Areas of Concern—but his drive and work ethic aren’t anything I’d bet against. Look for him to improve his handle and playmaking ability to a respectable level moving forward. He fits into any scheme on either side of the ball. 30 Team Starter.

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