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Malachi Smith Player Profile

Riverton High School Basketball | Class of 2025 Forward

Malachi Smith is a Class of 2025 forward from Riverton High School in Riverton, Wyoming. A long, versatile frontcourt player, Smith wore #33 for the Riverton Wolverines and is being listed here at an updated 6’6”. Public recruiting/stat sites currently list him between 6’4” and 6’5”, including MaxPreps listing him at 6’5”, 205 lbs with a 7’3” wingspan.

Smith brings a rare combination of size, length, shot-blocking, rebounding, scoring touch, and defensive versatility. He finished his senior season as Riverton’s leading scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker, while also earning 4A All-Conference recognition.

Player Information

Name: Malachi Smith
Hometown: Riverton, Wyoming
High School: Riverton High School
Class: 2025
Position: Forward / Power Forward / Point Forward
Jersey Number: #33
Height: 6’6”
Team: Riverton Wolverines Boys Basketball
Club Team: Wyoming Premier Hoops

MaxPreps lists Smith as a 6’6” Wing, Riverton varsity basketball player, #33 PF, and club player with Wyoming Premier Hoops. NCSA lists him as a Class of 2025 recruit with Wyoming Premier Wolverines club experience and describes him as a versatile player who can play multiple positions, protect the rim, and guard different spots on the floor.

2024-25 Season Stats

During the 2024-25 season, Smith played 24 games for Riverton and averaged:

Points Per Game: 13.4
Rebounds Per Game: 9.0
Assists Per Game: 1.7
Steals Per Game: 1.2
Blocks Per Game: 2.4
Field Goal Percentage: 47%
Total Points: 322
Total Rebounds: 215
Total Assists: 41
Total Steals: 28
Total Blocks: 58

Smith led Riverton in points per game, rebounds per game, blocks per game, total points, total rebounds, and total blocks during the 2024-25 season.

Stat Leader Highlights

Smith was one of the top statistical players in Wyoming during the 2024-25 season. He ranked #1 in 4A West in blocks per game, #1 in 4A West in rebounds per game, #1 in 4A West in field goals made, and #1 in 4A West in double-doubles with 10 double-doubles. He also ranked #3 in Wyoming in blocks per game and #3 in Wyoming in double-doubles.

His senior-year leaderboard rankings included:

#1 in 4A West — Blocks Per Game
#1 in 4A West — Rebounds Per Game
#1 in 4A West — Double-Doubles
#1 in 4A West — Field Goals Made
#3 in Wyoming — Blocks Per Game
#3 in Wyoming — Double-Doubles
#5 in Wyoming — Rebounds Per Game
#16 in Wyoming — Points Per Game

Awards & Recognition

4A West All-Conference — 2025
Smith was named to the 2025 Wyoming High School Basketball 4A West All-Conference list for Riverton.

Reebok Series Denver MVP
Recognized as an MVP at the Reebok Series in Denver.

GTE Mountain West Summer Slam Champion
Helped lead his team to the GTE Mountain West Summer Slam Championship.

GTE Mountain West Summer Slam MVP — Denver
Earned MVP honors at the GTE Mountain West Summer Slam in Denver.

2025 Native American Junior Nationals Champion — Phoenix, Arizona
Part of a championship run at the 2025 Native American Junior Nationals in Phoenix, AZ.

Recruiting Strengths

Elite Length & Rim Protection

Smith’s size and length make him a major defensive presence. With a publicly listed 7’3” wingspan and a senior-season average of 2.4 blocks per game, he has the tools to protect the rim, alter shots, and anchor a defense.

High-Level Rebounding

Smith averaged 9.0 rebounds per game and finished with 215 total rebounds as a senior. He ranked #1 in 4A West and #5 in Wyoming in rebounds per game, showing that he can control the glass on both ends of the floor.

Productive Interior Scorer

Smith averaged 13.4 points per game, shot 47% from the field, and finished with 322 total points. He was Riverton’s leading scorer and a consistent offensive option in the paint, in transition, and around the basket.

Double-Double Threat

Smith recorded 10 double-doubles during the 2024-25 season, ranking #1 in 4A West, #2 in Wyoming 4A, and #3 in Wyoming. That production shows he can impact games with both scoring and rebounding.

Versatile Frontcourt Defender

NCSA’s recruiting profile describes Smith as a player who has played 1-5, protects the rim, and can guard multiple spots on the floor. That versatility gives him value as a forward who can defend inside, switch when needed, and use his length against different matchups.

Winner in Big Tournament Settings

Smith’s tournament résumé includes MVP honors and championships outside the high school season, including the Reebok Series Denver MVP, GTE Mountain West Summer Slam Champion and MVP, and 2025 Native American Junior Nationals Championship in Phoenix. Those honors show that his game translates beyond local high school competition.

Recruiting Summary

Malachi Smith is a 6’6 Class of 2025 forward from Riverton, Wyoming with size, length, production, and championship-level experience. He led Riverton in scoring, rebounding, and shot blocking as a senior while ranking among the top players in Wyoming in blocks, rebounds, and double-doubles. His combination of rim protection, rebounding, interior scoring, defensive versatility, and point-forward upside makes him a strong recruiting prospect for programs looking for a long, productive, team-first forward who can impact the game on both ends.