Danville High School 'diaper dandy' Tevin Smith took an unofficial visit to Champaign on Sunday to check out Illinois' Big Ten home opener against Maryland.

The 6-foot-4 in-state prospect is already regarded as one of the top freshmen talents in the Midwest.

Smith was named the second best player at the John Lucas Camp in Chicago back in Aug. 2016 as an eighth grader. This season, he is playing varsity for a 6-0 Danville squad.

"It's fun out here. It's a good experience," Smith said at halftime of the Illini game. "I get to see how they look and how they play and the play style they have. It's really good."

Smith visited for a game last month as well. And he has some familiarity with Brad Underwood after attending an Illinois basketball camp during the summer.

While he is still getting adjusted to the next level, Smith has found some early success on the high school scene. He is averaging around 10 points and five boards per game thus far. And he threw down an impressive slam in his high school debut.

How my first High School game was? pic.twitter.com/J9PQ9x677D — Tevin Smith10 (@Tevobuckets) November 22, 2017

Smith is a very good athlete with an ability to get to the rim and score. He has displayed good ball skills as well.

"I'm working on my driving and my pull-up in the midrange," he said. "I try to attack more and be more aggressive. Just getting used to play with older kids."

"My strengths are my athleticism and my ability to create space. I can pick 'n pop too."

It's a huge bonus for the Illini to have legitimate local talent, especially if Smith lives up to his early hype. Champaign Central freshman Khailieo Terry is a high-level athlete, and one to watch as well.

Smith wants to prove that he's the best freshman the Midwest has to offer.

"I'm just trying to show that I can be No. 1," he said. "That's what I'm focused on right now."