QUICK FACTS

  • 6’6” 215 lbs.

  • Sophomore Forward

  • Dyer, Indiana

  • Lake Central High School

  • All-Conference selection as a senior in high school (2023-24)

  • First Team All-Post Tribune (2024)

  • IBCA Senior All-State Supreme 15 (2024)

  • Averaged 5.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.1 apg, 54.5% FG, 46.2% 3FG in 2024-25

#34 Jake Smith


Jake is a goofy guy who cares deeply about his teammates both on and off the court. Between the lines he’s the model of efficiency, doing whatever is necessary to win games.
— Isaac Wolf, Senior Student Manager


IN HIS OWN WORDS

Why IWU...

I chose IWU because of the culture. I wanted to grow in my faith and be apart of a winning program.

IAm3 is...

All about putting God first in all we do. Then it is about being selfless and putting others before yourself.

Fearless is...

Not worrying about making mistakes. The coaching staff instills confidence in each of us to play this way.

The IWU coaching staff is...

Amazing. They care deeply about our personal lives, not just about basketball. They show great leadership on how men of Christ should live.


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