Nick Smith Jr. has made a name for himself as one of the top basketball players in the state of Arkansas. The superstar guard was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, and grew into one of the country's top high school basketball prospects. For his senior season, he transferred to North Little Rock High School and led the team to an impressive 27-3 record. Smith Jr. won the 6A State Championship Title, where he was named MVP after scoring 25 points with six rebounds and five assists. He received 26 offers from some of the best basketball programs in the country. Smith Jr. decided to stay in his home state and attend the University of Arkansas. The crafty point guard continues to perform at a high level for the Razorbacks as he builds his draft stock for the 2023 NBA Draft.

This Baden Arkansas basketball is autographed by Nick Smith Jr. Smith’s signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA’s 5-step authentication process.