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2025-26: Was limited to only four games and a total of 71 minutes due to injury in his first year with the program. Averaged 8.8 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. Made his Cal State LA debut and had nine points and two rebounds in 17 minutes. Also had nine points in a season-high 21 minutes against Azusa Pacific (11-19-25). Scored a season-high 13 points in an 87-71 win at Fresno Pacific (11-24-25) in his final game of the season. Earned 2025-26 California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic honors.

At UT Rio Grande Valley: Averaged 10.0 points per game as a freshman in 2023-24.

At Mission College Prep: Scored more than 2,000 points in his career and was the San Luis Obispo County Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Earned league Most Valuable Player honors twice. Also competed in football and scored 11 touchdowns in 11 games as a senior while averaging 24.0 yards per catch and 111.7 yards per game. Went over 1,000 receiving yards twice. Earned first-team Mountain League honors.

Personal: Son of Jessica Smith. Majoring in communications. Enjoys video games. Lists playing in the Mission Prep Christmas Classic as his most exciting experience in sports. Notes his Instagram handles are @JJKn0ws x JJKnows23_