The Daily Hoosier 3,834 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Westfield H.S. Will be a guest tomorrow. Just 5-10 but putting up good numbers against good competition. A bit more background here. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-class-of-2022-names-to-know-in-state-point-guard-braden-smith/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madison22 808 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 But is he the next Damon Bailey? That's what will get 80 pages of comments. 😀 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Daily Hoosier 3,834 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Madison22 said: But is he the next Damon Bailey? That's what will get 80 pages of comments. 😀 He is shorter and weighs less than the next Damon Bailey, but will be a guest of the program tomorrow. That should tell you what the staff thinks. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC2345 1,135 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said: He is shorter and weighs less than the next Damon Bailey, but will be a guest of the program tomorrow. That should tell you what the staff thinks. Smith is going to grow. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up about 6’3. His wingspan is abnormally long for a 5’10 kid. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Robby 753 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I’ve commented on him a couple times, played against him twice. He’s good. Really good. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierJax 1,984 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Braden Smith vs Luke Brown...whos better...who would you like to see in an IU uniform, if either. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Robby 753 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, HoosierJax said: Braden Smith vs Luke Brown...whos better...who would you like to see in an IU uniform, if either. Smith is a sophomore, while Brown is a senior aged junior. Smith plays a 4A schedule, and started as a freshman last year. Both kids are unreal shooters and gifted passers. The difference for me is the defensive end...smith is very polished with more room to grow. Very quick laterally. Long arms for a 5’10 kid. That’s why CAM is interested, a scoring point guard who can guard people at a higher level. He’s likely to be 6’2-6’3 when he’s college aged. Smith for me if I’m picking one. Coach SS how did his visit go today? Was coach Sumpter (his HS coach) with him? 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgambill 5,548 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Being able to get his hand in the passing lane, close out, and keep his defender from the paint is going to be a big deal for any recruit Archie is after. Since the kid can shoot and pass...that’s a huge plus. We need smart guards that can make entry passes and knock down open looks. I only hope people are right in that he grows! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IU4Ever 169 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 He hit the game winner against Franklin Central. He's #2 in this clip. https://www.indystar.com/videos/sports/high-school/2020/02/22/instant-highlights-westfield-68-franklin-central-66/638910000/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkaser 34 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I watched him when he played against my school this year. Elite passing ability and can score whenever he wants. He only had 12 against my school but he and 6 other players fouled out because the refs called 51 total fouls. He has an offer from Indian Wesleyan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC2345 1,135 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, mkaser said: I watched him when he played against my school this year. Elite passing ability and can score whenever he wants. He only had 12 against my school but he and 6 other players fouled out because the refs called 51 total fouls. He has an offer from Indian Wesleyan. Ah the Greenfield Central game. That was a real gem of officiating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cybergates 1,730 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I live in Westfield so I'm going to try to make it to the home finale tomorrow night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndySportsPartizan 842 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) He has flirted with a triple double a few times this year. "Smith was last season's third-leading scorer (12.9 ppg) behind seniors Zach Banks and Caleb Welch. Despite his small stature, he led the Shamrocks in rebounding (4.2 per game) and assists (3.1), while setting a school single-season record with 69 made 3-pointers (hitting 45.1%)." "Smith can shoot, but his best attribute might be his passing. He sets up his teammates with passes that seem to materialize from the slightest crack in the defense. “Sometimes, I don’t know how those passes get through,” Smith said." "Ginny Smith was the 1997 Miss Basketball in Arkansas before going on to play at Arkansas Tech. Smith’s father, Dustin Smith, played on Northwestern’s Class 2A regional championship team in 1998 before playing at Arkansas Tech. “I grew up with a basketball in my hands,” Braden Smith said." https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/06/27/ihsaa-basketball-westfield-player-excels-despite-small-stature-charlie-hughes-shootout/1545990001/ Edited February 24, 2020 by IndySportsPartizan 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgambill 5,548 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 5 hours ago, IndySportsPartizan said: He has flirted with a triple double a few times this year. "Smith was last season's third-leading scorer (12.9 ppg) behind seniors Zach Banks and Caleb Welch. Despite his small stature, he led the Shamrocks in rebounding (4.2 per game) and assists (3.1), while setting a school single-season record with 69 made 3-pointers (hitting 45.1%)." "Smith can shoot, but his best attribute might be his passing. He sets up his teammates with passes that seem to materialize from the slightest crack in the defense. “Sometimes, I don’t know how those passes get through,” Smith said." "Ginny Smith was the 1997 Miss Basketball in Arkansas before going on to play at Arkansas Tech. Smith’s father, Dustin Smith, played on Northwestern’s Class 2A regional championship team in 1998 before playing at Arkansas Tech. “I grew up with a basketball in my hands,” Braden Smith said." https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/06/27/ihsaa-basketball-westfield-player-excels-despite-small-stature-charlie-hughes-shootout/1545990001/ Love legacy players. He has a lot of talent in his family. Hope the kid grows...would love to have him as a four year player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NotIThatLives 2,231 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 How tall are mom and dad? I think I found a picture of the family. Assuming mom is around 5'7" dad has to be at least 6'1-6'2". Maybe they are both taller??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoosier98 154 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Just found this video on him. Like him a lot! https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/indiana/westfield/westfield-high-school5/braden--smith1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
btownqb 5,717 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Avg 19p 6r 5a 46% FG 40% 3pt 90% FT 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5 championships 1,047 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Very skilled but are we sure he is going to be athletic enough to play at the BIG level? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Robby 753 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 5 hours ago, RoadToZion said: He's going to be a Hoosier. Go on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jv1972iu 1,010 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Some impressive passing...and he has a seeming high b-ball IQ. Needs to grow...obviously. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC2345 1,135 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, 5 championships said: Very skilled but are we sure he is going to be athletic enough to play at the BIG level? He will be just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cybergates 1,730 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 14 hours ago, 5 championships said: Very skilled but are we sure he is going to be athletic enough to play at the BIG level? Watched his 1st half against Frankfort a week or so ago and he's definitely athletic enough IMO. He led his team in rebounds last year as a freshman PG and is only about 5'10. I wouldn't be surprised if he can dunk already (or soon will) even at his height. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
btownqb 5,717 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, cybergates said: Watched his 1st half against Frankfort a week or so ago and he's definitely athletic enough IMO. He led his team in rebounds last year as a freshman PG and is only about 5'10. I wouldn't be surprised if he can dunk already (or soon will) even at his height. I can guarantee he can dunk. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
btownqb 5,717 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FKIM01 7,512 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, btownqb said: Not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. No wonder Archie loves him... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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