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Smith finishes as state's highest ranked prospect in modern era

( Thomas Metthe)

North Little Rock's Nick Smith (14) lays in a shot during the fourth quarter of North Little Rock's 60-38 win in the Class 6A boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.

University of Arkansas 5-star signee Nick Smith Jr. will finish his senior year as the state of Arkansas' highest-ranked prospect during the modern recruiting services era.

In ESPN’s last updated rankings for the 2022 class, Smith is the No. 3 overall prospect in the nation and the No. 1 shooting guard.