Last Updated on May 31, 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)

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