Anthony Smith III is a 5-foot-11 PG (2025 Class) from Minnesota, who plays for Hopkins High School (MN). He also plays for an AAU/club program called D1 Minnesota, which plays on the 3SSB Adidas Circuit. Smith is known as a superior prospect in Minnesota and is most consider as the best guard in the 2025 class.
Anthony Smith III has been truly working hard and motivated himself onto another level. Anthony Smith's skill-set has been fantastic against superior competition. He can shoot the ball at a superior level from off the catch and bounce. He’s one of the best dribble scorers I have seen around the basketball business. "A3," as he is known, has a great mid-range jumper for college coaches to be impressed with. He is capable of making nice floaters from mid-range, and he has very good full court and half court vision. He makes smart moves inside the perimeter to score the ball, and is a superior ball handler, while also being a successful playmaker - able to make his teammates better on the floor. He is super shifty and quick, which gives him the advantage to go by stronger and athletic defenders - able to get to the rim and finish both with hands.
Anthony Smith III is more confident in himself than he was in his past. Last spring and summer, he played well on the 3SSB Adidas Circuit with D1 Minnesota - successful against high level competition on the circuit and averaging 15 to 18 points per/game on the circuit.
Anthony Smith III had his best high school season performance of his high school career as a sophomore with Hopkins High School. He helped Hopkins end the regular season with a 17-8 record. He was regarded as one of the number two 3-point shooter in Minnesota with (103) made 3’s during in the season. He's also the best shooter in the state regardless in his class. He shot 41% from three-point distance this season and also shot 88% at the free-throw line. Anthony Smith III put up double-digit stats in (23) games this season, and put up 20 points or more in (15) games this season. He also put up 30-points or more in (5) different games. His best game this season included a season-high 38 points. He also put up 34 points and made (8) 3-pointers and led Hopkins High School to win the TOC Holiday Classic Championship game. Anthony also earned the MVP award.
Anthony averaged 21points per/game, 5 assists and 5 rebounds this regular season. A3 amazingly put up 16 points and led Hopkins to victory while playing on a sprained right ankle. In one game this regular season, he put up 21points and knocked down (7) 3-pointers within 10 min and ended up with 31points, (7) made 3-pointers, 4 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals against the #1 ranked team in Minnesota High School basketball, Totino Grace High School. He put up a total of 540 points this season.
During his freshman season, Anthony made an excellent showing at the Crossroads Elite Invitational. He stood out against some of the best 2023, 2024 and 2025 prospects in the country. He also stood out at the MSHTV Camp.
Anthony’s hard work has rewarded him with being voted as the top guard prospect in Minnesota high school basketball.
Anthony Smith III earned himself his first D-I offer from George Mason University from the Atlantic-10 Conference. Anthony earned his first D-I offer after being viewed for his amazing hard work from the George Mason coaching staff in the gym.
Anthony’s goal’s in the future are to add a state championships to his resume. He is also focused on getting more looks and offers from more D-I schools. His craft and dedication deserves more recognition from college programs, as he lives in the gym on a daily basis. Anthony Smith III is a piece that helps teams win at every level. Anthony is a great young man on and off the court. I look forward to more success for Anthony Smith III's career.
