Adidas shares 3-word reaction as HS phenom Kaleena Smith helps JuJu Watkins earn bragging rights over Flau'jae Johnson 

Kaleena Smith showed why she is the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2027 after her stellar performance at the Army National Guard Next Up 5s in Atlanta on Friday. The 5-foot-5 point guard led Team JuJu to the win against Team Flau'jae by recording a double-double with 40 points.

Some of her highlights were uploaded by basketball page Overtime Select on Instagram. The Class of 2027 recruit won the MVP Award in the game, after displaying some tremendous shots from mid-range, in the paint, and from beyond the three-point line.

Kaleena Smith became the first high school athlete to sign a deal with sports giant Adidas in 2024. The Instagram page of Adidas Basketball also posted a three-word comment under the post.

"really is HER," the comment read.

Adidas shares 3-word reaction as HS phenom Kaleena Smith helps JuJu Watkins earn bragging rights over Flau'jae Johnson (Image via Instagram @overtimeselect)

USC star JuJu Watkins replaced the Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers as the head coach in the event. Bueckers, who was in charge of the team when she played for the UConn Huskies last season, also defeated LSU Tigers' Flau'jae Johnson.

Smith, who signed the deal on Nov. 14 last year, talked about her game.

“I embrace any opportunity to challenge myself and improve my game, and I believe that’s what has fostered the confidence and skill I have on the court,” Smith said.

She also talked about the impact of the three-time WNBA Champion and President of Adidas Women's Basketball, Candace Parker.

“I’m blessed to be part of something Candace is creating, and to get to do that with a brand like Adidas who is taking a different approach to play a role to help grow the game for players like me. Plus, I’m really excited to get to rock the Harden sneakers this season.”

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Kaleena Smith receives an offer from the Iowa Hawkeyes

Smith will enter her junior year at Ontario Christian High School next season. According to On3, she has already received offers from top programs, including South Carolina, UConn, LSU and USC.

She shared that she received another offer from Iowa on her Instagram account on Sunday.

"After having a great conversation with @janjensen13 , I am very blessed to say that I have received a offer from Iowa!! Thank you to the coaching staff for believing in me!🖤💛#b10 #godsplan #allglorytogod," she captioned the post.

Smith still has two years to decide on her collegiate career.