On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect is Monticello’s Nick Smith.
Class: 2021
Position: Guard
Size: 6-1, 190 pounds
Stats: 15.2 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 50% from the floor
Coach Wayne Sherrer:
“Nick has been 2-3 sport athlete all the way up. The aggressiveness and everything that comes from football, I think he carried it over to basketball. He really had a great year for us. He's strong, he jumps very well, shoots it well. He had some great games as of late. I think he had 28 against Morrilton in the quarterfinals last week. In the regional semis against Magnolia I think he had 28.”
Mismatch:
“If you put a small player on him, he overpowers him. If you put a bigger player on him, he can go out and over him. He’s well rounded in terms of being a very good athlete with great body control.”
Multi-sport athlete:
“Whatever coach gives him an opportunity I think will be pleasantly surprise. He really didn't concentrate on one sport, which I think will allow him to improve in the future.”