Arkansas commit Jordan Smith Jr. named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Posted Mar 29, 2026
The Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award winner has been announced. Arkansas Razorbacks commitment and five-star Class of 2026 prospect Jordan Smith Jr. was surprised by former NBA player John Wall with the award on Thursday. The Gatorade Player of the Year award is the top individual honor in high-school sports. (Zag's Blog)

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