Top 30 sophomore LJ Smith talks Lincolnton (NC) season, upcoming summer on AAU circuit

Posted May 18, 2025
LJ Smith is a 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard from Lincolnton High School (NC) that is spending this summer with Thaddeus Young’s Team Thad in the Nike EYBL. Smith just concluded his sophomore season. Smith is one of the top combo guards in the class of 2027 and describes himself as someone that can create for both himself and his teammates. (Zag's Blog)

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