SMU won a competitive recruiting battle for one of the best shooters in the 2022 class -- who has reclassified to play in 2021.
Stefan Todorovic has the kind of jumper college coaches immediately pay attention to. It only adds fuel that he's a guard trapped in a big's body.
Todorovic, originally from Belgrade, Serbia, played at Prolific Prep in California and has made a name for himself with his play behind the 3-point line. On Tuesday, the 6-8, 202-pound wing confirmed plans to take his game to the Hilltop.
Todorovic verbally committed to SMU and became the third member of the Mustangs' 2021 class. An original 2022 prospect who recently decided to reclassify, Todorovic joins guards Jalen Smith and Zhuric Phelps in SMU's incoming class.
The European sharpshooter chose SMU over offers from Illinois, Stanford and Creighton, among others. Schools like Arizona, Arizona State and Indiana also showed major interest in him.
Todorovic averaged 15.7 points and connected on 45% of his 3-point attempts this past season at Prolific Prep. He also was selected to participate in the Nike Hoops Summit for the world team.
Most likely a small forward on the court because of his height, Todorovic considers himself a 6-8 shooting guard. His range fully supports that he plays more like a wing than an interior player.
His resume was enhanced while playing in the adidas Next Generation Tournament for U18 Partizan Belgrade. His game immediately caught the attention of scouts, and from there, his reputation as a long-distance scorer saw an uptick.
Additionally, Todorovic is a good passer who can run a fast break and also connect with teammates off ball screens. Defensively, he's a player who can guard multiple positions because of his length.
Todorovic's commitment adds to the growing number of new players who will don an SMU uniform for the 2021-22 season. Along with Todorovic, Smith and Phelps, SMU will add transfer guard Zach Nutall from Sam Houston State, the reigning Southland Conference Player of the Year, as well as twin brothers Michael and Marcus Weathers, who were the leading scorers at Texas Southern and Duquesne, respectively.
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