Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Terquavion Smith is an explosive scoring guard whose deep shooting range and fearless offensive mindset have made him one of the more exciting young players to watch. Whether creating his own shot or heating up from beyond the arc, he has shown a knack for putting points on the board in a hurry.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Terquavion Smith
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 31, 2002
  • Hometown: Greenville, North Carolina
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Weight: 165 pounds (75 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 0
  • Position: Guard
  • High School: Farmville Central High School, Farmville, North Carolina
  • College: North Carolina State University (2021–2023)
  • NBA Draft: Declared for the 2023 NBA Draft; went undrafted
  • Professional Career:
    • Philadelphia 76ers: Signed a two-way contract on July 1, 2023
    • Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League): Affiliated with the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Terquavion Smith’s player archetype is that of a microwave scoring combo guard, an archetype built around pull-up shooting, self-created offense, and explosive perimeter shot-making. At roughly 6-foot-3 to 6-foot-4 and about 165 pounds with a wingspan around 6-foot-6.5 to 6-foot-7, he has a lean, wiry build that favors quickness, burst, and elevation more than strength, which shows up in the way he gets into jumpers and creates separation. Defensively, his role projects more as a competitive secondary perimeter defender who uses length, speed, and activity to bother guards rather than a true physical stopper, while offensively he is most dangerous as a high-volume scorer who can fire from deep, hit tough pull-ups, create off the dribble, and swing momentum in a hurry when he gets hot. The overall play style is that of an aggressive, confidence-driven backcourt shot creator whose value comes from pace, range, and instant offense, even if his slim frame can make finishing and defensive consistency more challenging. (NBA)

Scouting Report

Terquavion Smith is one of those scorers who seems more comfortable the further he moves from the script of the offense. What stands out is how naturally he creates separation with changes of pace, sharp footwork and an extremely quick release that allows him to shoot before defenders fully recover. He’ll reject a screen if he senses a defender leaning, pull up from well beyond the arc if the big drops a step too far, or snake a pick-and-roll until the weak-side tag arrives, opening a pass that wasn’t visible when the possession began. That’s where his playmaking is underrated. He isn’t dissecting defenses with flashy reads; he’s forcing rotations through scoring pressure and capitalizing once they arrive. The trade-off is that his aggressive shot profile can work against him. There are possessions where difficult pull-ups become available earlier than easier ones, and his slight frame can make finishing through size inconsistent when opponents successfully chase him inside the arc. Defensively, he competes better than he’s often given credit for. He does a solid job fighting over screens, uses active hands to bother ball handlers and can generate transition opportunities by jumping passing lanes, but stronger guards can displace him on direct drives and teams will often look to involve him in physical screening actions. To me, his ideal role is as an offensive microwave who stretches defensive coverages the moment he crosses half court, thriving next to another initiator who allows him to flow between on-ball creation and off-ball movement instead of carrying every possession. Put him in an offense built around spacing, quick decisions and multiple screening angles, and his shooting gravity starts opening opportunities for everyone else. His game has obvious similarities to Bones Hyland because of the fearless range and improvisational shot creation, while there are flashes of Jordan Clarkson in the way he can instantly shift from complementary scorer to primary offensive option when he finds a rhythm.

Sources:

NBA — NBA 2023 Draft Prospects | Terquavion Smith
Sports Business Classroom — Scouting North Carolina State Guard Terquavion Smith
NBADraft.net — Terquavion Smith
NBA Draft Room — Terquavion Smith