Nick Smith Jr. was one of two guards to receive a scholarship from Kentucky this summer, with the five-star prospect out of Sherwood, AR joining Cason Wallace to earn an offer the final weekend of Peach Jam. Shortly after picking up the offer, the 6-foot-4 combo guard scheduled an official visit to UK, with the trip penciled in for September 2.
Smith openly pushed for a scholarship offer from the program this spring and wanted the staff to ramp up contact. When those things finally came, many expected Kentucky to jump to the top of the five-star prospect’s list and momentum to shift in the Wildcats’ favor shortly after.