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Verified profile / Last reviewed August 30, 2026

The public record, separated from projection.

A concise identity and basketball summary based on current university, national-team, and competition records—not scouting inference or personal characterization.

Current listing

Program
Arkansas men’s basketball
Class
Freshman, 2026–27 roster
Position
Guard
Jersey
No. 23
Height / weight
6′2″ / 205 lb.
Hometown
Washington, D.C.
Prior program
St. Paul VI Catholic High School

Measurement note. Arkansas’s current roster lists 6′2″ and 205 pounds. USA Basketball also lists 6′2″, while FIBA’s general profile displays 190 cm / 6′3″ and its 2025 event profile displays 190 cm / 6′2″. This page uses the current university roster figure and preserves the discrepancy here.

Source-based biography

From Paul VI to Arkansas.

Jordan Smith Jr. is a basketball player listed by Arkansas as a freshman guard on its 2026–27 men’s roster. The university identifies Washington, D.C., as his hometown and St. Paul VI Catholic High School as his prior school.

Before entering college, Smith appeared for USA Basketball in the 2024 FIBA U17 and 2025 FIBA U19 World Cups. FIBA’s tournament report says the United States won the 2025 U19 title and Smith received the event’s Best Defensive Player honor.

His 2025–26 high school season produced several documented national honors, including the Naismith Boys’ High School Player of the Year award. This summary does not make claims about personality, future draft position, or unsupported scouting traits.

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