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No. 2 2026 Recruit Jordan Smith Jr. Signs with Arkansas

7/2/2026

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Jordan Smith Jr., a five-star recruit, signed with Arkansas as a freshman guard, the No. 2 prospect in the 2026 class.
He averaged 27 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals while shooting 56% overall, 37% from three and 72% free throws.
Smith led Paul VI Catholic School to conference and state tournament championships.
Analyst Jon Rothstein predicts Smith could become the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NBA draft.

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Jordan Smith Jr., a five-star recruit, signed with Arkansas as a freshman guard, the No. 2 prospect in the 2026 class.
He averaged 27 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals while shooting 56% overall, 37% from three and 72% free throws.
Smith led Paul VI Catholic School to conference and state tournament championships.
Analyst Jon Rothstein predicts Smith could become the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NBA draft.