#23 Jake Smith
“Jake has been super impressive since coming in. He always goes 100% and gives full effort in both games and practices. He has stepped up and exceeded initial expectations. Off the court he is a goofy personality that keeps the locker room laughing and lighthearted.”
QUICK FACTS
6’6” 210 lbs.
Freshman 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 16.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 4.2 apg as a senior in high school
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.