North Carolina Offers Rising Star L.J. Smith: A Basketball Prospect's Journey

2027 LJ Smith Breaks Down Dream Offer from North Carolina and Interest from Other Top Programs

2027 LJ Smith has been proving to be one of the top guards not only in the state but one of the best offensive weapons nationally in his class. Putting on a scoring display this entire season, Smith has carried that momentum into the summer, as recruitment has been heating up quite a bit for the dynamic scoring guard from North Carolina. Back in February 2025, we talked to Smith about earning interest from North Carolina as the staff visited his…

North Carolina Offers Rising Star L.J. Smith: A Basketball Prospect's Journey

North Carolina has extended a scholarship offer to rising junior L.J. Smith, a highly sought-after 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Lincolnton. Despite being just a junior, Smith already has offers from prestigious programs, including Louisville and Kansas. Known for his scoring prowess, he averaged 33.1 points per game last season while also contributing 9.2 rebounds and earning honors as Player of the Year in his conference. By the Numbers 33.1 po…