Minnehaha's diminutive junior PG Donovan Smith served notice to national writers and basketball aficionados size doesn't matter. Smith is Minnehaha's three-point specialist that continues to shine in the national spotlight with prolific shooting against America's top talent.

Too often we judge a book by its cover which could cause us to miss out on the important and relevant information contained within. Smith's 5'9" stature would normally be a disadvantage in a sport where size matters and is coveted. The average size of guards he has competed against in the last 3 weeks on national TV has been 6'3" which is several inches taller.

Donovan Smith was the smallest man with the biggest game against superstar and future NBA All-Star Emoni Bates and Ypsi Prep on ESPN. When you shoot with Steph Curry range it becomes the equalizer. Smith played amongst the trees and with global warming like conditions caused a forest wildfire. The kid had a torch in his hands all evening lighting up Ypsi Prep making 8 of 13 three-pointers. Some were from as far back as the charter bus parking lot! No, but really one three was just beyond half-court with a defender draped all over him!

Smith was in Reap3r mode...simply unstoppable! You could hear the coaches scramble and direct players every time Smith touched the ball but they could not prevent the slow death by 3's. His shooting was one of the best perfomances next to ESPN #4 ranked Jaden Hardy who lit up GIECO Top Flight Invite a couple weeks back. Smith has made division one coaches rethink size when recruiting players. His play was inspirational for players told they were too small to consider divison one basketball.

Smith's ESPN performance has earned him offers from Southern Alabama and Toledo with many more programs calling Sizzle's Brian Sandifer. Smith's offers will continue to grow as he evolves under the tutilege of basketball coach and top situational basketball trainer Larry Suggs. Players please understand the difference between a situational trainer and trainer that drills. They ar every different but necessary.