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Kennedy Smith

Forward
ETIWANDA HS
ETIWANDA, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

20.2

Average Points (per game)

7.5

Average Rebounds (per game)

2.1

Average Assists (per game)

1.8

Average Blocks (per game)
“Wing players with Kennedy’s ability, size and willingness to do whatever her team needs are rare . She continuously rises to the occasion in the toughest situations. Simply put, Kennedy is a winner.”
Kevin Lynch
Senior National Talent Evaluator for Blue Star Report
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 6-foot-1 senior forward had averaged 20.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks this past season, leading the Eagles (30-3) to the CIF statewide Open Division title game. Ranked as the nation’s No. 6 recruit in the Class of 2024 by both espnW and Prospects Nation, Smith is a three-time All-CIF selection, a 2024 Naismith Award semifinalist and a 2024 McDonald’s All-American. She is also a two-time state Open Division tournament champion.

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Academic Achievement

Smith has maintained a 4.04 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Southern California this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Smith has performed community service and has donated her time as a youth counselor on behalf of the Cathedral of Praise Church in San Bernardino.