Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Jabari Smith Jr. played one collegiate season at Auburn University during the 2021–22 campaign. Here are his per-game statistics for that season:
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Auburn | 34 | 34 | 28.8 | 16.9 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 42.9 | 42.0 | 79.9 |
During this standout freshman season, Smith led Auburn in scoring and was second in rebounding. His exceptional performance earned him numerous accolades, including:
- Consensus Second-Team All-American
- USBWA Freshman of the Year
- NABC Freshman of the Year
- First-Team All-SEC
- SEC Freshman of the Year
- SEC All-Freshman Team
Smith’s versatility, shooting ability, and defensive prowess made him a top prospect for the NBA. Consequently, he declared for the 2022 NBA Draft and was selected third overall by the Houston Rockets.