DAKARAI SMITH PROFILE REPORT

  • School Lithonia HS
  • Height 5'9
  • Weight 175
  • AAU Team NA
  • Hometown Savannah, GA
  • Grad 2022

Ranking

  • State Ranking 13
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM4
  • # 205
  • POS 1; 2
  • HS Coach Name NA
  • AAU Coach Name
  • AAU Team Name
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Dakarai Smith, of Savannah (GA) Lithonia HS, is a 5'9 175lb 2022 prospect from our Spring 2019 Atlanta camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Dakarai as having college potential. Dakarai has a good wingspan, which can be more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The player does a decent job of distributing the basketball. With continued emphasis of seeing the whole floor at all times and basic passing practice drills; that skill will continue to improve. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed promise and has the potential to develop strong handle with continued work through daily ball handling work. The prospect displayed a good basketball IQ during camp that should continue to improve. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting and separating from others. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Dakarai does a great job of understanding when there is enough time and space to shoot the ball and will continue to develop this knowledge by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect displayed sound shooting mechanics that will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions We recommend making at least 750 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent was a decent finisher around the rim. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, through contact, and developing more finishing moves, the player will become a threat at the rim. The talented player has good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect was one of the strongest player's at camp, and overwhelmed the competition because of it. The college game is an entirely different beast so continued strength development is crucial to prepare going against 23-24 year-olds who have been in a college strength program for 4+ years. Combined with the player's excellent frame the player has the potential to have a definite physical advantage at the next level amongst their fellow incoming freshman. The talent has an ok motor(highly coveted skill by college coaches). We would like to see continued understanding that every possession is a priority and from what we saw, the player showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. The player showed a great understanding and effort on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Dakarai has potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2. AAU Team: .

Event Attended

  • Event Date Mar. 2-3, 2019
  • Event Location Atlanta