Most major college basketball coaches put a premium on recruiting and capturing instate talent. Hubert Davis is no different, as he’s extended a scholarship offer to local talent LJ Smith.
Smith is a rising junior who currently plays for Lincolnton High school in Lincolnton, NC. The 6’5” guard has already drawn a lot of interest both locally and nationally. In addition to UNC’s offer, he also has been extended invitations to attend other North Carolina universities such as Wake Forest, Appalachian State and UNC-Charlotte. He’s visited Duke as well, attending a football game there. Nor is the interest in him just local — he already has 20+ offers in hand, including some from heavyweight college basketball schools such as Memphis and Kansas.