Two in-state prospects are included in ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi’s updated rankings for the 2022 class.
Magnolia guard Derrian Ford and Sylvan Hills guard Nick Smith Jr. remain 4-star recruits but saw their national rankings improve.
Smith, 6-4, 170 pounds, moved up two spots to No. 41 nationally.
“Another prospect who had an outstanding high school season,” Biancardi said. “He has displayed effectiveness both Inside and beyond the arc with his jumper.”
Smith was named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Player of the Year after averaging 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.