Army's Reliable Reserve Guard with Upside Explosiveness
TJ Small, Army West Point's #35 guard, averages 5.3 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 0.7 APG in the 2025-26 season as a steady rotation player off the bench, per ESPN and RealGM depth charts[6][4]. His differentiator shines in high-energy bursts—like his 2023-24 explosion for 20 points vs. Harvard and career-high 5 threes—showcasing elite intensity, defensive versatility (multiple steals/blocks games), and rebounding grit for a guard (career-high 8 boards). No injury red flags; his Army hustle and Patriot League toughness make him a low-risk, high-motor fit for teams needing depth and spark.[1][7]
