Bruce Pearl has a knack for signing some of the top talent in the state of Georgia. Jabari Smith is the next in-line for Auburn fans to cheer for.
The Tigers signee won the illustrious Mr. Georgia Basketball award for 2021 which goes to the best high school basketball player in the Peach State each season.
On Monday, he received his plaque commemorating the award.
📸 @AuburnMBB signee, @jabarismithll received his Mr. Georgia basketball presented by @askRegions award today for such an outstanding season 🥇🏀@athletics_creek pic.twitter.com/17sTBH2DMd
— Atlanta Tipoff Club (@ATLTipoffClub) April 19, 2021
The highest-ranked player to ever sign with Auburn, Smith is the No. 2 power forward and No. 5 overall player in the 2021 signing class.