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NBA Draft: 2018 McDonald’s All-American first impressions

By Connor Harr

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Jalen Smith, PF, Maryland

Composite Ranking: 22

Jalen Smith is your typical modern big man prospect. He can put the ball on the floor, and can knock down an open three. He’s an explosive leaper and flashes some rim protection value. Adding more strength to his frame could go a long way and help him bang down low a little more.

He moves well for his size, and might have some value guarding on the perimeter. The only thing holding Jalen Smith back next season at Maryland will be his struggle for minutes assuming Bruno Fernando and Justin Jackson return.