'10 IL SG Lenzelle Smith has signed his LOI!!!

[osugrad21]

BN$--Smith Reflects On Reebok Camp, Recent OSU Visit

Lenzelle discusses his AAU tours this summer and a recent visit to Columbus with Jared Sullinger.

[Buckskin86]

Lenzelle Smith, 6-3 rising senior combo guard, Zion-Benton (IL): Smith, a Chicago-area prospect (he missed the first two days at the next event I covered; what up, Rev) Ohio State commit, used the camp as a forum to show observers he could indeed be a full-time point guard on the next level, as he distributed by virtue of his impressive court vision and decision-making ability, repeatedly got into the lane to finish using his strength and kept defenders honest from the outside with his shooting, but didn?t abandon his post-up game and rebounding.

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[Buckskin86]

Lenzelle Smith, 6-3 rising senior combo guard, Rising Stars/Zion-Benton (IL): Smith, an Ohio State commit, continues to be a complete all-around player?his ability to put in work down low, as a finisher, post-up scorer and Windex man are admirable, especially since he?s not a freak athlete?but his evolution as more and more of a true point guard has been fascinating, as he?s capable of breaking down defenders with his shifty handle and quicker-than-expected first step, overpowering them with his husky frame, he uses his size at the position to see the court and can deliver pinpoint dimes without fearing turnovers, thanks to using his bulk to shield off would-be pickpockets, all of signs of him playing the position full-time in Columbus, or at least sharing it with the aformentioned Craft.

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[OUatl]

i think we are going to be fine with these two. ty, great update.

[osubuckeyes2731]

Looks like Thad saw this long before everyone else.

[Buckskin86]

Smith won't sign on signing day

I just talked with Lenzelle Smith's father, Lenzelle Sr., who said his son will not sign his national letter of intent with Ohio State until Nov.13, two days after the fall signing period begins.

Coaches and fans sometimes worry about delays in receiving the documents with the signature that binds the player to the school for one year. Episodes in which recruits pull a last-minute switch have happened and will happen.

But the younger Smith has good reason to wait.

Nov.13 "is my birthday," Lenzelle Sr. said, "so it's a little more significant."

Smith won't sign on signing day (Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog)

[LitlBuck]

An early Happy Birthday wish for Lenzelle and a very nice present for our Buckeyes.

[osuteke]

That is awesome.

[Buckskin86]

Lenzelle Smith
Point/shooting guard
6-5, 210
Zion, Ill. (Zion-Benton HS)
Rivals.com rank: 124

Smith:
"A lot of scout sites don?t know my position. They'd see me play and I could do a lot of things: post up smaller guards, be quicker than a small forward. They don't know what to rank me as. I don?t categorize myself. I'm just a guard. Whatever I need to do, that?s what I?ll get done. The (Ohio State) coaches have recommended to me working on my point-guard skills, but they haven't told me that's what I'll be. They just want me to become a solid guard."

Matta:
"With Lenzelle, I love first and foremost his ability to pass the basketball. I think he was the best passer I saw this summer. With all these players, I think we got multi-dimensional players, and Lenzelle?s one that I think, is he a (shooting guard), a (small forward), a point guard? He can play any position. He?s got great size, he knows how to use his body well. I look at him and Jared and Deshaun, they?re just so physical with their bodies for their age. They?re the kind of guys that beat people up and don?t even know they?re doing it. Lenzelle?s also got a great basketball IQ. Hopefully he can come in here and do a lot of different things for us."

The rest of the story on the Class of 2010 (Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog)

Zion-Benton guard Lenzelle Smith: Ohio State
ESPN Scouts Inc.'s Rankin on Smith: "Lenzelle Smith gives Ohio State a versatile wing who is a tremendous passer. I think Lenzelle Smith is the second-best passer in the 2010 class. The best passer is North Carolina recruit Kendall Marshall. Lenzelle is after him in my opinion."

Whitney Young's Anthony Johnson, Ahmad Starks and James Reynolds sign letters of intent - ESPN Chicago

Lenzelle Smith

F, 6-5, 210

Zion (IL) Benton

Rivals rank: No. 124

Matta says: "He was the best passer I saw this summer. I think we got a multiple dimensional player, and he's got great size. He knows how to use his body well. I think he can come in and do a lot of different things for us."

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.s..._hand_ohi.html

[brodybuck21]

Welcome to Buckeye Nation Lenzelle!!

[LitlBuck]

It will be interesting to see where he plays when he gets to. He seems to bring an awful lot to the table being able to play multiple positions and being a great passer

[GrizzlyBuck]

I'm really looking forward to seeing how Lenzelle fits into the program. Reading about his play, dedication and hardwork, I envision a slightly taller, somewhat stronger vision of Brian Brown, a kid who'll be a strong defender and do all the dirty work while at the same time being an adequate scorer and handler to just cause the other team a headache. He just seems like another versatile player with lots of potential and upside.

[Buckskin86]

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Boys basketball preview: Top 5 Mr. Basketball candidates

Lenzelle Smith, Zion-Benton, Sr., G/F, 6-3

Surrounded by talented, older players the last two seasons, the Ohio State-bound Smith was content to let the game come to him. Now he's the man for the Zee-Bees, and his all-around skill set, especially his passing ability, will be on full display.

Boys basketball preview: Top 5 Mr. Basketball candidates -- chicagotribune.com