COLLEGE STATION -- The Texas A&M men's basketball program has announced the signing of Tyreek Smith to a National Letter of Intent. A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, Smith is ranked as the No. 91 overall player by Rivals.
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"Tyreek is a tremendous athlete who can be effective on both ends of the floor," said head coach Billy Kennedy. "He can really run the floor and has a great feel for blocking shots. He's an excellent rebounder who plays the game with a high motor. He also has the skills to face the basket and score from 17 feet out."
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Smith helped head coach Ray Wilkerson and his Trinity Christian School team to the TAPPS 5A state championship game after averaging 20.8 points and 12.8 rebounds per game as a junior. The 6-9, 205-pound forward is a four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247sports. He was invited to attend the NBPA Top 100 and Pangos All-American Camps, both reserved for elite prep prospects.
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Smith was one of two players to average a double-double on the Under Armour Circuit, playing AAU ball with Mudiay Elite.Â
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Smith chose Texas A&M over LSU, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas Tech, among others.
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"Tyreek is a tremendous athlete who can be effective on both ends of the floor," said head coach Billy Kennedy. "He can really run the floor and has a great feel for blocking shots. He's an excellent rebounder who plays the game with a high motor. He also has the skills to face the basket and score from 17 feet out."
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Smith helped head coach Ray Wilkerson and his Trinity Christian School team to the TAPPS 5A state championship game after averaging 20.8 points and 12.8 rebounds per game as a junior. The 6-9, 205-pound forward is a four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247sports. He was invited to attend the NBPA Top 100 and Pangos All-American Camps, both reserved for elite prep prospects.
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Smith was one of two players to average a double-double on the Under Armour Circuit, playing AAU ball with Mudiay Elite.Â
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Smith chose Texas A&M over LSU, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas Tech, among others.