Dekwon Smith '23 Recruiting Profile

I am a 19 Yr old 6”4 180 pound Point Guard with the ability to guard all positions. Born and Raised in Illinois in Chicago on the west side. Ive faced plenty of challenges and adversity and negativity but regardless I Love basketball. I work hard on my craft every day while also taking care of my responsibilities as a man. I come from a poverty stricken community but I have loving family around me. I train with a Personal trainer named Ahmad Starks On weekdays which does give me the chance to be around a Pro Hooping environment. Ahmad Played in college and he’s also a Great Girls basketball Coach over at the University Of Chicago Laboratory Schools located at 1350 E 59th St. Ahmad Is a great instructor and mentor and I’m blessed to have the opportunity to learn, train, and Get better on a daily bases. I Have a High Basketball IQ And a great feel for the game; I’m a player that knows the work it takes to get to a high position in sports and I also take pride in my work ethic and talent and also I make sure I take the correct steps and practice the Right habits that will lead to my success. I’m a hooper that has confidence and I know how to make a change in the game and I hate to lose. I played at Austin College Career Academy my 2023 Senior Year of Highschool where I graduated May 26th. I didn’t have a great season but I did learn a lot from my teammates and coaches, I’m excited for the College experience and I was born and Raised In Chicago,Illinois so hooping In Illinois would be a dream I currently don’t have any coaches looking at me but I know wholeheartedly that the time will come for me to show my Talents. I pray that a coach sees this and gives me a chance to at least talk Im writing this on New Years Eve so I’m In good spirits happy holidays and God bless anyone reading!!  P.S: I personally feel as if the universe is going to send me someone that takes me under their wing at their school and help me with my body and gaining muscle and working on my skills and honing me up to be the greatest basketball player I can be. There is only so much I can do by myself as a young man to make me better. Success comes with a lot of things and I feel like I deserve that coach that takes me in and allows me to start my legacy. I am a very coachable player always looking to learn, I listen and I can make catch on to my mistakes and I’m always looking to Improve.  -Dekwon Lahonz Smith