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LJ
Smith.

POSITION
SG
CLASS
2027
HT / WT
6'4" · 180.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Lincolnton, NC
MVI+64.0RISK15REGIONNC
LJ Smith
PR SCORE80.9/ 100
#48 National
Consensus #21 · SG #4
O
● Committed
Ohio State Buckeyes
since Nov 2025
Composite Score Breakdown71.9/ 100
46.9
10.0
7.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
46.9/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
4.0/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
4.0/ 10
ELIT
Elite Recognition
7.0/ 10

The PrepRanks composite weighs four-service ratings, recent rank momentum, position scarcity, cross-service stability, and elite recognition. Service Average accounts for the largest share; momentum and scarcity together capture the directional signal.

Proprietary signals

PrepRanks Intelligence

Market Value Index
64.0/ 100

Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.

Commitment Risk
15.0/ 100

Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.

Position Scarcity
4.0/ 15

SG scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Smith

Service ratingsCONSENSUS DIVERGES · 45 SPOTS
ON3
#45
94.00
247
#0
94.00
ESPN
#0
93.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

8280777472JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 72.9Current: 81.1Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2027

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