One of the most thrilling events in the National Basketbal Association is the NBA Draft. Every year, tons of amateur players are looking forward to receive an opportunity to become professionals, but unfortunately  not everyone can fulfill their dreams. In 2022, one of the most attractive names for the teams is Jabari Smith Jr., who is listed as the best prospect to be a future superstar.

With names such as Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Walker Kessler, among others, Jabari Smith Jr. is probably the best player to be in the first overall pick this year. Every recruiter around the country listed him as one of the most dominant ballers at college while he was with the Auburn Tigers.

Now, the oddsmakers put him in the first pick with Orlando Magic, but in the NBA Draft there have been a lot of surprises in history. The other five teams in the hunt could probably make a big move to get him, but it is in the ones from Florida the voice to switch places or stay to try to get the best player in the list.

How old is Jabari Smith Jr.?

Auburn's power foward was born in May 13, 2003, so he is 19 years old. In his first season with the Tigers, he was named SEC Freshman of the Year, a member of the All-SEC first team and a second-team All American.

How tall is Jabari Smith Jr.?

In the most recent update of the NCAA's books, Jabari Smith is listed to be 6 feet 10 inches tall. He is as tall as Blake Griffin, who is also power forward.

Who is Jabari Smith Jr. dad?

His father, who's name is also Jabari, played four seasons in the National Basketball Association with Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. He retired in 2010 playing with Pioneros of Quintana Roo at Mexico.

Jabari Smith Jr.'s NCAA stats

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021-22 Auburn 34 34 28.8 .429 .420 .799 7.4 2.0 1.1 1.0 16.9
  • GP = Games played
  • GS = Games started
  • MPG = Minutes per game
  • FG% = Field goal percentage
  • 3P% = 3-point field percentage
  • FT% = Free throw percentage
  • RPG = Rebounds per game
  • APG = Assists per game
  • SPG = Steals per game
  • BPG = Blocks per game
  • PPG = Points per game