By Camille Brooks | Published June 2025
He doesn’t talk the loudest. He doesn’t flex after every bucket. But when the lights are brightest, Jordan Smith Jr. is the one you trust with the ball.
There’s a certain kind of presence that can’t be taught.
You see it before the warm-up. Before the tip. Before the stat sheet even begins to fill. Jordan Smith Jr. carries it.
At 6’3”, the five-star guard out of Washington, D.C. walks into any gym with a magnetism that’s hard to ignore — and a game that always lives up to the moment. As the floor general for Team Takeover, Smith spent the summer turning heads on the EYBL circuit and entered Peach Jam with sky-high expectations.
Command Performance, Unexpected Exit
Team Takeover came into Peach Jam as a favorite — deep, battle-tested, and armed with one of the most gifted guards in the country. But the tournament didn’t go as planned. Takeover fell short of the Final Four, ending their run earlier than many predicted.
Still, Smith’s impact was undeniable.
Smooth handle, elite footwork, and a pull-up jumper that punished defenders for even the smallest misread. He drew doubles, broke presses, and initiated the offense like a seasoned pro.
It wasn’t just the scoring. It was the pacing. The patience. The poise.
“Jordan has the game and the mind,” said one longtime scout. “He never rushes. He knows when to explode, and when to let the defense show their hand.”
Recruitment on Fire
Even with the early exit, Smith’s stock continues to rise. Syracuse is pushing hard and may land a second visit. Georgetown is in the mix. So are UConn, Maryland, and Michigan.
College coaches aren’t just watching — they’re showing up in droves. Smith’s ability to take over games without forcing the issue has made him one of the most reliable backcourt bets in the 2025 class.
Beyond the Hype
What makes Smith’s game click is what lives underneath the surface: the composure, the leadership, the quiet refusal to be rattled.
Even with a highlight-heavy game that fits neatly into social media virality, Jordan’s approach is deeply grounded. He’s not chasing noise. He’s chasing wins.
And his teammates feel it. Coaches feel it. Crowds feel it.
There’s a steadiness to his energy — the kind you build a team around.
FINAL BUZZER
Jordan Smith Jr. is more than a highlight waiting to happen. He’s a connector. A closer. A culture-setter.
Peach Jam didn’t end the way he or Team Takeover envisioned. But individually, Smith reminded everyone why he’s one of the top guards in the country — and why his name will keep echoing into the fall.
