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Scouting Report on Josh Smith

by Jerry Meyer - 07/18/2008
Blessed with superb hands, Smith gobbles up rebounds and scores efficiently around the basket. Quick off the floor for his size, Smith is also a strong shot blocker and positional defender. His challenge is to maintain his conditioning and consistently play with a competitive motor.

Jerry Meyer serves as a national scout and recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. He played at Lipscomb University where be became college basketball's all-time career assist leader. Meyer earned Mr. Basketball honors in the state of Tennessee as a high school junior and senior. He has served as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt and also co-authored the book, "Basketball Skills and Drills."

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Early signing period conference breakdown11/24/2009 Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting

The ACC was the clear winner of the conferences during the early signing period. Roy Williams' group of furture Tar Heels leads seven teams from the conference rank among the top 25 recruiting classes in 2010. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Jerry Meyer breaks down and rank the recruiting efforts of each conference for the early signing period.

Top signees by position in each conference11/18/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
UNC class gets a boost from Barnes11/13/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Bruins land five-star11/10/2009BruinBlitz.com
Win/win situation for Smith11/10/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Several top prospects could wait to sign11/9/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's Mailbag: Barnes or bust for UNC?11/6/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's Mailbag: Competition for top 2010 class10/9/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Bell Jr. talks AAU and recruiting10/6/2009UDubSports.com
Meyer's Mailbag: Can UK do it again?8/14/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Complete Boost Mobile Elite 24 Roster8/6/2009NYCHoops.net
Whispers: Blue makes plans8/4/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: Schools move in on Selby7/30/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2009 Boost Mobile Elite 24 Event7/29/2009NYCHoops.net
Jones stands tall in Vegas7/25/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
TCP in Vegas: Day 17/25/2009CatsPause.com
KU coaches busy in Las Vegas7/23/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Brown on the mark at Peach Jam7/14/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Run n' Slam Review5/6/2009OhioVarsity.com
Spiece: Sullinger strong on day three5/4/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Spiece: Richmond shines on day two5/3/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's Mailbag: UL looks to replace lost big man5/2/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Spiece: Smith on his game5/2/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
adidas Nation in Vegas4/26/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Real Deal: Fight for No. 14/19/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Smith touches on recruitment4/15/2009Devils Illustrated
Boo Williams: Smith among Day 1 stars4/11/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2011 Guard Gaining Interest3/31/2009WashingtonPreps.com
Local big bags offer3/20/2009UDubSports.com
Meyer's Mailbag: 2009 big men ready for impact3/12/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Seven Standouts add to big weekend in Berkeley2/28/2009BearTerritory.net
Smith is priority No. 1 for Huskies2/25/2009UDubSports.com
Top ranked Smith a hot commodity1/29/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Huskies top Trojans on Roy's big night1/23/2009UDubSports.com
Meyer's midweek report1/22/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's Midweek Report12/25/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Top Talent at Mission Prep Christmas Classic12/18/2008Section Sports
Three recruiting No. 1 Smith the hardest12/16/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Five-star center off to a great start12/15/2008Devils Illustrated
UK, Gillispie attract nation's top junior11/3/2008CatsPause.com
Video: Josh Smith dominates in the paint10/21/2008Rivals.com
Washington Wins Inaugural Clash10/12/2008OregonPreps.com
Meyer's Mailbag: KU, UM battle for top guards10/2/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Smith clears up rumors; talks Duke9/18/2008Devils Illustrated
Fastbreak Friday: Busy weekend for visits9/12/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
New No. 1 in Rivals150 for the 2010 class8/26/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Five-star center likes Kentucky tradition8/26/2008CatsPause.com
The best of the basketball travel season8/8/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Postseason experience will help Tulsa8/7/2008Rivals.com College Basketball
The 2008 Boost Mobile Elite 248/6/2008NYCHoops.net
Vegas events top performers: 2010 Class7/31/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Las Vegas: Day Four7/26/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Las Vegas: Day Two7/24/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Handicapping the Vegas week7/21/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Smith staking claim for No. 1 spot7/18/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Kentwood's Big Man Getting Even Bigger7/12/2008WashingtonPreps.com
Takes 5ive Classic draws talent, coaches7/8/2008CatsPause.com
Adidas It Takes 5ive Classic: Day 27/8/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Duke goes hard after top 2010 center7/7/2008Devils Illustrated
adidas It Takes 5IVE Classic7/7/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Top 100 for 2010 hoops prospects released6/26/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Josh Smith enjoys Cactus Classic5/15/2008GOAZCATS.com
2008 Arizona Cactus Classic Top Performers5/13/2008ArizonaPreps.com
Cactus Classic: Recruiting news5/11/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Arizona Cactus Classic School Lists5/11/2008GOAZCATS.com
Arizona Cactus Classic Preview: Pool E5/7/2008GOAZCATS.com
Real Deal 2010 standouts4/28/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Real Deal on the Hill- Saturday4/20/2008GopherIllustrated.com
Real Deal: Youngsters take over Saturday night4/20/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Class of 2010 Smith turning heads4/25/2007UDubSports.com