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Jalen Smith - Mount Saint Joseph Forward - Highlights/Interview
July 21, 2018
Jalen Smith earned McDonald's All-American honors at Mount Saint Joseph while maintaining his reputation as a humble, hard-working student. The versatile big man committed to Maryland.
Teachers and classmates at Mount Saint Joseph know Jalen Smith as a humble, dedicated student before they recognize him as a McDonald's All-American. That grounded approach has defined his high school career in the Baltimore area.
Smith's combination of size and skill makes him a matchup problem. He can score inside, step out to the three-point line, and protect the rim on defense. A knee injury during his senior year tested his resilience, but extensive rehabilitation brought him back stronger. His commitment to Maryland keeps a local star in the ACC, where his versatility projects well at the highest level of college basketball.
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