By his own admission, Jordan Smith Jr.—the star guard of Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, Va.—did not know what to expect Thursday morning when asked to change out of his uniform and make his way to the school gym.
What happened next was worth the deception. Smith was named Gatorade’s National Player of the Year, and former Wizards guard John Wall—Smith’s favorite player growing up—dropped by to present Smith with the award in front of his family and friends.
