Jabari Smith

Draft Notes

Jabari is an ultra-talented power forward with solid athleticism and an emerging offensive game. He’s versatile on both ends of the court and is a complete basketball player, able to handle the ball, shoot the rock, rebound and defend.

Jabari is a good but not great athlete. He isn’t the fastest quick-twitch athlete but has more than enough burst to stay in front of wings and guard multiple positions. His game is more about talent and skill than pure athleticism.

He’s got a nice shooting touch from mid range and can face up and drive the ball. He’s a good rebounder who seems to know where the ball is going. And he can score in the lane against length.

Jabari projects as a one and done lottery pick with some top 5 upside.

Comparisons

• Rashard Lewis
• Kevon Looney++

Draft Projection

lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 Small Forwards

1. Patrick Baldwin Jr. – 6-10 – Wisconsin Milwaukee 
2. Adrian Griffin Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
3. Caleb Houstan – 6-8 – Michigan (Canada)
4. Kendall Brown – 6-6 – Baylor
5. Payton Watson – 6-9 – UCLA
6. Ousmane Dieng – 6-7 – France
7. Matthew Mayer – 6-9 – Baylor
8. Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Florida
9. Julian Champagnie – 6-8 – St. Johns
10. Johnny Juzang – 6-7 – UCLA
11. Jalen Wilson – 6-8 – Kansas
12. Jermaine Samuels – 6-7 – Villanova
13. Josh Minott – 6-8 – Memphis
14. Jabari Walker – 6-8 – Colorado
15. Jordan Hall – 6-8 – St. Joes
16. Micah Peavy – 6-7 – TCU
17. Terrence Shannon Jr. – 6-7 – Texas Tech
18. Abramo Canka – 6-7 – Italy
19. Hyunjung Lee – 6-7 – Davidson (South Korea)
20. Mario Nakic – 6-7 – Serbia
21. Yannick Kraag – 6-8 – Netherlands
22. Samuell Williamson – 6-7 – Louisville
23. Landers Nolley II – 6-7 – Memphis
24. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe – 6-7 – OK State (Canada)