April 13, 2021
Jalen Smith suffered setbacks early in his career but has a foundation of hard work and patience that can help him persevere. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Smith competed on the Nike EYBL circuit with Team Takeover, located in the Maryland/Washington D.C. area. (Photo courtesy of Orletha Smith)
With their season-ending win over Michigan in March 2020, Smith and the Terrapins secured a share of their first-ever Big Ten regular season championship. (Photo courtesy of Orletha Smith)
Smith, with his family as a player at Mount Saint Joseph High in Baltimore, is grateful for the lessons he learned from his parents. (Photo courtesy of Orletha Smith)