Maryland Basketball: Breaking down the 2018 recruiting class

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Mark Turgeon of the Maryland Terrapins reacts against the Richmond Spiders in the first half during the Barclays Center Classic at Barclays Center on November 25, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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SPOKANE, WA – MARCH 18: The Maryland Terrapins pep band performs. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Serrel Smith – St. Petersburg, FL

Guard | 6-foot-3 | 170 lbs | No. 152 overall

Easily one of the most underrated scorers in the 2018 class, Serrel Smith is the type of player who could see an immediate role within the Maryland offense. With the team’s best sharpshooter, Kevin Huerter, leaving for the NBA this offseason, the Terps need to add more shooting to the rotation. This is where Smith comes in. For a college shooting guard, Smith has the right amount of size to compete on both ends of the floor. Of course, it also helps that Smith has great instincts and is quite athletic.

As far as shooting goes, you would be hard-pressed to find a better marksman in this recruiting class than Smith. He has a smooth and consistent stroke with plenty of range out to beyond the 3-point arc. However, he is more than just a shooter. Smith is a well-rounded offensive talent in that he can get to the basket and finish through traffic as well as knock down jumpers from all around the court. Quite simply, Smith is built for buckets. As a high school senior, Smith posted 29.3 points per game.

While it seems unlikely that Smith will be an immediate starter for the Terps, he should find substantial playing time as a key reserve for the team. As already mentioned, he provides an elite skill that is lacking on the team. A sound all-around scorer, Smith could end up being a deadly sixth man in his first season.

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