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Texas Tech star declares for draft without signing with agent

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LUBBOCK, TX - MARCH 3: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket during the first half of the game against the TCU Horned Frogs on March 3, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)

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Texas Tech guard Zhaire Smith announced on Wednesday afternoon that he will be declaring for the NBA draft without signing with an agent.

As a freshman, the Texas-native averaged 11.3 points and five boards for the Red Raiders.

Smith was a three-star recruit coming out of high school, but he put together a terrific freshman season that highlighted just how much potential he has in the longterm. A 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Smith has a vertical that’s better than 40 inches and a wingspan of 6-foot-10. He also played in a Texas Tech system that prioritized defense.

If Smith remained in the draft, he would likely be a first round pick.