I can be contacted best by email at jsmiley21@tmail.com
Video:
Diamond Midwest Invitational
Black Jersey #13
http://www.vimeo.com/12386711
15pts,8rebs,8asts,2stls in 25mins of play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D33WfHO9cCE
Highlight Film
White Jersey #3
http://www.blip.tv/file/3729312
Game Film
Pikeville College vs University of the Cumberlands
20pts, 5rebs, 5asts
Scouting Report
JB Smiley is the prototypical European 1-2. He is an explosive but fundamental guard who knows how to find the open man. He is great at creating shots off the dribble for himself and teammates. He is Defensively Solid ranking 3rd in the nation in spg in 09. JB is the full package in a Guard. He exhibits great ball handling skills and most importantly he is very coachable. Look for this player to continue to grow as a player each season... the sky is the limit for this guy.
Career:
2010: Diamond Midwest Invitational
Jb participated in the Diamond Midwest Invitational were he was named to the All Star game while competing against top collegiate players as well as current professional players.
2010: Harlem Ambassadors:
JB signed to play and tour with the
Harlem Ambassadors Jan 2010. He was one of the featured ball handlers and scorers from Jan until April 2010.
http://www.harlemambassadors.com
2008-2009: Pikeville College:
JB led Pikeville Bears to a 20-win season. He guarded the best perimeter player on opposing teams, and Ranked #3 in spg. When one of the Bears leading scorers was dismiss from the team midseason, JB increased his scoring and rebound average to keep the Bears going in there winning ways. Avg. 14 ppg, 4.48 rpg, 3 stls and 2 assists a game in conference play.
2007-2008: Tennessee Tech University: (14GP): JB played in 14 out of 17 games his junior season. One of those 17 games was against defending National Champion University of Florida. JB decided to transfer to Pikeville College to continue his playing career so he did not finish the season with the team but remain in good standing with the coaches.
2010: Harlem Ambassadors 17.1ppg 5.2rebs 6.3apg 3.0spg
2009: Tarvisio Invitational Camp Las Vegas
2008-2009: Pikeville (NAIA, starting five): 11.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 3.6apg, 3.0spg
2007-2008: Tennessee Tech (NCAA): 14 games: 1.2ppg
Bartlett, TN (Bolton HS)
Awards/Achievements:
2010: Diamond Midwest Invitational All-Star
2010: High Stakes Hoops Draft
Tarvisio Invitational Camp Las Vegas - 09
#3 in the nation in steals a game- 09
MSC Academic All conference- 09
MSC All Conference - 09
PIKEVILLE COLLEGE BEARS BASKETBALL
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to refer Mr. J.B. Smiley, Jr. to you. I have known J.B. over the last year as a student-athlete at Pikeville College, KY. Over this time I have been very impressed with J.B.’s dedication to all areas of his life from his personal life, educational life and his basketball life.
J.B. has a great sense of passion in all he does. He takes great pride in his work as a student and as a role model for all he comes in contact. J.B. is a person that you can count on for quality workmanship in all he sets out to do.
I have found that in the athletics profession it is essential to your success to be able to lead and outwork others. I can assure you that J.B. has both of these necessary qualities! His experiences in high school athletics and his college experiences have made him a valuable asset to your program. His commitment will be unmatched and I know J.B. will have a passion that will make him successful.
Some of my fondest memories in my profession as a basketball coach and educator revolve around great performances and ambition. I can assure you that J.B. has the ambition to be successful and the work ethic to make it happen.
As a player J.B. exhibited great leadership at the point guard spot for our team. He was an extension of the coach on the floor and was a very dependable ball handler and passer. He led our team in deflections and steals as well as being one of our top three scores. He will not be outworked and will be a great teammate.
I recommend Mr. J.B. Smiley, Jr. to you without reservation. Please feel free to contact me in regards to J.B. at 606-205-8661, anytime!
Sincerely,
Kelly Wells
Men’s Basketball Coach
Pikeville College
