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ACC Basketball: Top 5 Freshmen for 2016-17

By Horran Cameron

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Oct 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. of the North Carolina State Wolfpack speaks to the media during ACC Operation Basketball at The Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. of the North Carolina State Wolfpack speaks to the media during ACC Operation Basketball at The Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Dennis Smith, Jr., North Carolina State, point guard, #4

Dennis Smith, Jr. is the No. 1 point guard in the class of 2016. He grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was raised to as an N.C. State fan. Smith was recruited heavily by North Carolina and Duke. However, Smith chose to play for his childhood favorite – the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Smith could end up being the best basketball player to ever play at North Carolina State. It’s a bold statement to make, especially when you think about the basketball greats who played for the Wolfpack. Basketball greats David Thompson, Rodney Monroe, Chris Corchiani, Tom Gugliotta, Thurl Bailey and Lorenzo Charles can all lay claim to that title.

Smith is the only freshman selected to as preseason first team All-ACC. DraftExpress projects Smith to be the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Nbadraft.net also projects Smith to be the second overall pick.

Smith is an elite talent with a diversified skill set. He is a true point guard that can score and play above the rim. He also defends very well and plays well off of his teammates.

Get acclimated to this young man with his high school highlights. View Smith highlights from N.C. State’s exhibition game versus Lynn College:

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