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Elite Guard Jordan Smith Jr: The Work Ethic of a Top Basketball Prospect
January 2, 2026
Jordan Smith Jr. is the number-one guard in 2026, a two-time USA Basketball gold medalist who bounced back from being cut as a sophomore.
Cut from the USA U-16 team. It stung. But Jordan Smith Jr. responded the only way he knows how: by getting better.
The Paul VI standout refined his game and earned gold medals at the U-17 and U-19 levels with USA Basketball. Now ranked as the number-one guard in the class of 2026 by 247Sports, Smith is being recruited by Duke, Kentucky, and Georgetown.
Off the court, his work with community programs like Options reflects the same dedication he brings to basketball.
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