One Of The Best Power Forwards From In The Class Of 2022: Jai Smith

Jai Smith was born in Syracuse, New York and plays Power Forward at St Thomas More High School. Smith is ranked as a Top 3 recruit in the state of New York and is one of the top Power Forward in the state as well. According to 247 Sports his top offers are, Rutgers, Hofstra, and San Diego.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

Yes, Paul George and Anthony Davis

What high school is your biggest rival?

Brewster

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

All in by Lil Baby, and Gunna Yosemite

What is your offseason training like?

Weight room 3 times a week and basketball 5 times working on ball handling and shooting

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

Putting up a crazy triple double

What parts of your high school game do you hope you can transition to the college level?

Shooting , handle and my athleticism

What do you look for in choosing a college?

A college that will help we reach my goal of being in the NBA and helps and cares for me in the long run as family

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

8th grade

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Wilt chamberlain, he had crazy records

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Lebron 3 to 1 comeback against the Warriors