“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

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.

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.

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.