Ball State University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 7
Jaden Smith
- Position:
- Center
- Height:
- 6-11
- Weight:
- 225
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- Prev School:
- Saint Joseph's
- High School:
- Kenwood Academy
2025-26 (Sophomore at Saint Joseph’s): Played in 36 games, making one start … averaged 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per game … third on the team with 18 blocks … put up season highs in points (16) and rebounds (six) in a win over Rutgers-Camden (11/25) … collected four rebounds and a season best two assists in a win at St. Bonaventure (2/18)
2024-25 (Freshman at Fordham): Played in 11 games for a total of 82 minutes … tallied 32 points, 28 rebounds, six blocks and four assists while shooting 50 percent (9-18) from the field … went for a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double in a win over Georgian Court (11/19)
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Kenwood Academy for coach Mike Irvin … team captain, Chicago Sun Times All-City and First Team All-Conference as a senior after averaging 12.5 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks per game
PERSONAL: Son of Keisha Forrest … given name is Jaden Corde Smith … has an older sister Ashley … favorite foods are steak, pasta, pizza and tacos … plans to major in business and minor in finance
2024-25 (Freshman at Fordham): Played in 11 games for a total of 82 minutes … tallied 32 points, 28 rebounds, six blocks and four assists while shooting 50 percent (9-18) from the field … went for a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double in a win over Georgian Court (11/19)
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Kenwood Academy for coach Mike Irvin … team captain, Chicago Sun Times All-City and First Team All-Conference as a senior after averaging 12.5 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks per game
PERSONAL: Son of Keisha Forrest … given name is Jaden Corde Smith … has an older sister Ashley … favorite foods are steak, pasta, pizza and tacos … plans to major in business and minor in finance
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