Los Angeles Clippers working out Zhaire Smith and Troy Brown

Los Angeles Clippers working out top prospects Zhaire Smith and Troy Brown

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18: Troy Brown #18 speaks with reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 25: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders is defended by Omari Spellman #14 of the Villanova Wildcats during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Zhaire Smith

Zhaire Smith is a 6’5″ guard out of Texas Tech. He will be one of the younger prospects in the draft, at only 19 years old. This gives him a lot of potential to grow, as he is a little rough around the edges.

In his lone season at Texas Tech, Smith put up 11.3 points per game on 55.6% shooting. He managed to make 45% of his three-pointers, despite what The Ringer calls “funky mechanics”. His shooting will need work, as well as his body. While a good height for a guard, he’ll need to add some size if he wants to play in small-ball lineups against some bigger small forwards.

One thing that doesn’t need work? His athleticism. Smith is a pure athlete and it helps him in throwing down monster dunks and on the defensive end. If he can get his size up slightly while still holding onto his speed and verticality, he could become a very elite defender in the NBA.

Check out this highlight tape to familiarize yourself: