Josh Smith C 2010

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Josh Smith (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=64551)
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Center
Covington (WA) Kentwood
AAU: Seattle Rotary
Ht: 6-foot-10
Wt: 270 lbs
Class: 2010
Rivals.com Rating: NR
2010: Hoops Top 100 ranking (6) (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1909)
2010: Centers (3) (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=2187)

Current list: Arizona, California, Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, Oregon, Oregon St, USC, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas, UCLA, Washington, Washington St, and Gonzaga

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July 31, 2008
Vegas events top performers: 2010 Class (http://kentucky.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=832334)
Jerry Meyer
Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting (http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/)

It is a little scary thinking how good Smith could end up being. At close to 6 feet 10, 270 pounds, he is still expected to grow two or three more inches and the game comes so naturally to him. His rock-solid strength, quick jumping ability and gifted hands allow him to dominate the action around the basket. Smith is truly one of the more advanced centers on both ends of the court to come around in a long time.

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The 2008 Boost Mobile Elite 24 (http://kentucky.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=834552)
August 6, 2008
Stacey Davis
NYCHoops.net (http://nychoops.rivals.com/)

The Official rosters for the 3rd annual Boost Moble Elite 24 Classic have been released to NYC Hoops.

Three New Yorker and four from New Jersey made the cut. The event will be held at the famous Rucker Park in New York City on August 22nd at 8pm. Here are the rosters:

White Squad - The Goat

# Name Class HS Ht/Wt Pos

1 Lance Stephenson - 2009 Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 6-5/200 SG
5 Brandon Knight (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=59767) - 2010 Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 6-3/178 PG
8 Maalik Wayns - 2009 Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pa.) 6-1/190 PG
9 Dexter Strickland - 2009 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) 6-2/180 PG
10 Abdul Gaddy - 2009 Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma, Wash.) 6-3/180 PG
21 Jeremy Tyler - 2010 San Diego (San Diego, Calif.) 6-9/225 PF
23 Mike Gilchrist - 2011 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) 6-6/195 SF
24 Jereme Richmond - 2010 Waukegan (Waukegan, Ill.) 6-7/190 SF
32 Jared Sullinger - 2010 Northland (Columbus, Ohio) 6-8/240 PF
42 Durand Scott - 2009 LeFlore (Mobile, Ala.) 6-11/270 C
43 Tristan Thompson - 2010 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.) 6-9/215 SF
50 Erik Murphy - 2009 St. Mark's (Southborough, Mass.) 6-10/225 PF

Blue Squad - Skip To My Lou

# Name Class HS Ht/Wt Pos

0 Trae Golden (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=57958) - 2010 McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.) 6-2/190 PG
1 Dominic Cheek - 2009 St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.) 6-5/170 SG
2 Tony Wroten Jr. - 2011 Garfield (Seattle, Wash.) 6-5/180 SG
3 Kenny Boynton Jr. - 2009 American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) 6-3/190 SG
4 Derrick Favors (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=44563) - 2009 South Atlanta (Atlanta, Ga.) 6-9/220 PF
9 Doron Lamb - 2010 Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 6-4/175 PG
10 John Wall (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=68235) - 2009 Word of God (Raleigh, N.C.) 6-2/188 PG
17 LaQuinton Ross (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=68956) - 2011 Word of God (Raleigh, N.C.) 6-8/205 SG
21 Karron Johnson - 2009 Mount Zion Academy (Durham, N.C.) 6-7/210 PF
23 Jordan Hamilton - 2009 Dominguez (Compton, Calif.) 6-7/220 SF
33 Ryan Kelly - 2009 Ravenscroft (Raleigh, N.C.) 6-9/210 PF
50 Josh Smith (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=64551) - 2010 Kentwood (Covingon, Wash.) 6-9/230 C

NYC Hoops will provide full coverage from beginning to end

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From Jody Demling's blog
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Adidas Nations update (http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/labels/G.J.%20Vilarino.html)

Some high school prospects with local ties are in Dallas, Tx., through the weekend participating in the adidas Nations program.

The event started on Thursday.

Among the players on the USA 2009 team are Louisville commitment Peyton Siva and Kentucky commitment G.J. Vilarino. Also on that team is Indianapolis standout Stephan Van Treese and UK and Indiana target Christian Watford of Birmingham, Ala.

On the USA 2010 team will be UK and U of L targets Josh Smith of Seattle and Adriean Payne of Dayton, Ohio, and U of L target Tony Wroten of Seattle.

There are also a number of college players at the event, including U of L's Terrance Williams and Tennessee's Scotty Hopson, a University Heights Academy product.

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Tourney Recap: adidas Nations (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=3529852)
By Reggie Rankin
Scouts Inc.

Josh Smith, C (6-9, 250)
2010, Covington, Wash./ Kentwood

Smith is a strong, physical and super explosive around the rim. Smith power dunks on, over or around defenders when he receives drop-off passes created by guard penetration. He has good hands and runs the floor very well for a player his size. He can beat most centers down the floor for an early post up opportunity. When he anchors down in the low post he is a huge target that likes to shoot the right-handed jump hook over his left shoulder. Smith has a soft touch and elevates over the defense with ease. He has a nice stroke at the free-throw line where he executes a high release and good follow through. Smith's a powerful rebounder on both ends; he snatches the ball with two hands at rim level on defense and dunks in misses on offense. Smith must continue to add to his post-move package and work to stay in shape year around to continue his dominance on the college level. It is fun to watch him attack the rim with an attitude. He reminds me of a more athletic Glen "Big Baby" Davis.

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August 21, 2008
by Jody Demling

Barnes, Smith tabbed high in '10 (http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/2008/08/barnes-smith-tabbed-high-in-10.html#comments)

Two players the three local schools - Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana - are all trying to lure to their campus rank among the top five players in the new Scout.com rankings of the top 75 players nationally in the Class of 2011.

Ames (Iowa) forward Harrison Barnes rose to No. 3 in the rankings, while Kentwood (Wash.) center Josh Smith checks in at No. 4 in the new listings. All three local schools are among a host of colleges trying to land the two stars.

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From the Boost Mobile Elite 24 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/columns/story?columnist=lawlor_christopher&id=3549658)

Also chipping in for STML were center Derrick Favors (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=43657) of South Atlanta (Ga.), who had 16 points and seven boards, and 6-9 junior Josh Smith (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=45584) of Kentwood (Covington, Wash.), who had the game's lone double-double, 11 points and 11 rebounds.

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August 25, 2008
Five-star center likes Kentucky tradition (http://kentucky.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=888&script=content.asp&cid=842180&fid=&tid=&mid=)


Jeff Drummond
CatsPause.com

Very few players experienced the kind of spring and summer that Josh Smith just had. The 6-foot-10, 270-pound center from Covington (Wash.) Kentwood went from a player that intrigued basketball recruiting observers to one of the truly elite players in the Class of 2010.

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LFBall on Hoops from the Boost Mobile Elite 24
http://lfballonhoops.blogspot.com/20...-elite-24.html (http://lfballonhoops.blogspot.com/20...-elite-24.html)

Josh Smith was another player who just moved folks out if the way. A huge body with great athletic ability. Again I ask what are they feeding these kids.

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Currently #1 for the class of 2010 on Rivals.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?SID=910&Year=2010&ra_key=1909

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ESPNU Super 60 for Class of 2010 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=3557677)
By Paul Biancardi and Reggie Rankin
Scouts Inc.
8/28/2008

Six-foot-9 center Joshua Smith (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=44133) (Covington, Wash./Kentwood) is a physically imposing low post player who tries to dunk everything he touches. With his combination of size and strength, he is one of the best in the class at finishing around the basket.

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Add North Carolina to the growing list of schools going after Seattle junior post player Josh Smith, according to Scout.com analyst Evan Daniels. Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana are all recruiting the big man.

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September 18, 2008
Smith clears up rumors; talks Duke
(http://kentucky.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=852130&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=)

Brian McLawhorn
Devils Illustrated

Josh Smith, the top player in the Rivals150 for 2010, has become a hot commodity since the beginning of the summer. Along with that come rumors, tons and tons of rumors. In this interview, Smith clears up those rumors and speaks of his interest in Duke.

*****

I am still digging to see what rumors he needed to clear up.:shrug1:

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October 2, 2008
Meyer's Mailbag: KU, UM battle for top guards (http://kentucky.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=858225)
Jerry Meyer
Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting (http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/)

NBA prospects
Who is the most NBA ready player in the class of 2010?
-- Lee from San Antonio
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It's sort of tough to gauge NBA readiness for juniors in high school, since none of these players are actually ready for that level of play. But in regards to most ready, I'd put it as a toss-up between our top two prospects - Josh Smith (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=64551) and Brandon Knight (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=59767).

Smith, a 6-foot-10, 270-pound center, has the strength to play against men. If he grows an expected two or three more inches, he'll have legitimate NBA size as a center. Smith also has the skill level to play at the highest level. He can score to either shoulder in the post, is explosive enough to dunk in a crowd without taking a step, has a soft touch on his midrange shot and is an adept shot blocker.

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Washington Wins Inaugural Clash (http://kentucky.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=862012)
October 12, 2008
Jed Tai
OregonPreps.com

Josh Smith (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=64551) and Peyton Siva (http://kentucky.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=48581) led the way for Team Washington with dominant performances on both ends of the court.

GAME BOXSCORE

Oregon (116): Mike Moser 9-18 0-0 23, Terrence Jones 8-16 6-8 22, Jordan Railey 2-3 0-0 4, Stephen Holt 5-9 0-0 10, Kyle Wiltjer 5-12 0-2 13, Max Jacobsen 4-9 2-2 11, Cameron McCaffrey 4-10 2-4 12, Garrett Jackson 2-4 2-4 6, Cody Hickey 5-10 0-0 15, Jordan Tebbutt 0-2 0-0 0. Totals

Washington (119): Abdul Gaddy 8-18 4-5 20, Patrick Simon 2-4 0-0 4, Peyton Siva 10-14 7-7 28, Josh Smith 11-18 7-13 29, Anthony Wroten 8-14 5-6 21, Aaron Bright 2-4 0-0 4, Colton Christian 0-4 1-4 1, Cody Thurmond 1-1 0-0 2, Cole Dickerson 3-6 4-6 10. Totals

Halftime score: Washington Rebounds: Oregon 31 (Moser 12), Washington 47 (Smith 15). Assists: Oregon 14 (McCaffrey 6), Washington 11 (Siva 4).

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Josh Smith likes Kansas (http://theshiver.com/2008/10/josh-smith-likes-kansas/)

Posted October 14,2008
The Shiver

We exchanged a few messages with the big man from Washington and he was clear that Kansas is a program he is very interested in and plans to visit in the future.

When you are 6′9″ 280 lbs, like Smith, people are going to notice. Now combine the size with good hands and good footwork, coaches are going to notice.

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November 3, 2008
UK, Gillispie attract nation's top junior (http://kentucky.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=871356&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=)


Jeff Drummond
CatsPause.com

Kentucky's Billy Gillispie has been on quite a roll when it comes to recruiting elite big men. Five-star players DeAndre Jordan, Patrick Patterson, Dominique Ferguson and Daniel Orton have all committed to the coach in the last three years, and the nation's top-rated player for 2010 is taking notice. Read more about the latest on Washington big man Josh Smith in this CatsPause.com feature. *Premium Article*

*****
The title is a little misleading. Josh Smith still has UK listed as a potential but according to Marc Maggard, Smith will be hard to get of the west coast.

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Louisville checks in on Josh Smith (http://kentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=48&p=2&c=809987)
By Mike Hughes
Editor and Publisher
Date: Nov 9, 2008

Louisville already has one commitment from a Top 10 2010 big man in Jeremy Tyler. Now, Rick Pitino’s Cardinals are turning up the heat on another Top 10 2010 center prospect, 6’9, 280-pound Josh Smith from Kent (WA) Kentwood.