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 – Sussex, WI 
2. Adrian Griffin Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
3. Ousmane Dieng – 6-7 – France
4. Caleb Houstan – 6-8 – Michigan (Canada)
5. Kendall Brown – 6-6 – Baylor
6. Payton Watson – 6-9 – UCLA
7. Matthew Mayer – 6-9 – Baylor
8. Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Florida
9. Jalen Wilson – 6-8 – Kansas
10. Jermaine Samuels – 6-7 – Villanova
11. Abramo Canka – 6-7 – Italy
12. Mario Nakic – 6-7 – Serbia
13. Jabari Walker – 6-8 – Colorado
14. Yannick Kraag – 6-8 – Netherlands
15. Samuell Williamson – 6-7 – Louisville
16. Landers Nolley II – 6-7 – Memphis
17. Micah Peavy – 6-7 – TCU
18. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe – 6-7 – OK State (Canada)
19. Hyunjung Lee – 6-7 – Davidson (South Korea)
20. Alex Antetokounmpo – 6-7 – USA