Four-star combo guard LJ Smith excited to visit "dream school" UNC for Pitt game Saturday

Posted Feb 8, 2025
North Carolina assistant basketball coach Jeff Lebo visited 2027 four-star combo guard LJ Smith in Lincolnton, NC on Thursday. "Yes sir, they came to practice today," Smith said. And with the staff stopping by, now Smith will be heading to Chapel Hill for UNC's game against Pitt on Saturday to learn more about the program he says is his dream school. (Phenom Hoop Report)

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