Basketball standout Kyah Smith has proven to be in ship-shape as a college freshman.

The native Richmonder and former L.C. Bird High of Chesterfield star is making waves at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

The 5-foot-9 starting guard is averaging 11 points, five rebounds and four assists after her first nine games for the Midshipmen wearing jersey No. 2 in Navy blue and gold.

That included scoring highs of 20 against Quinnipiac, 19 against Binghampton and 15 against Mount St. Mary’s.

“Kyah is a dynamic and creative guard,” said Navy Coach Tim Taylor. “She is at her best breaking down defenses and being a playmaker.”

The daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Smith and Amber Harris arrived at the Maryland campus with glowing credentials.

Under Coach Chevette Waller (former VCU standout), Smith earned Class 5 All-State honors while helping the Skyhawks to a 23-5 record and the state semifinals against Princess Anne.

She also was first-team All-State Academic and the Chesterfield County Public Schools Citizenship Award winner.

Navy competes in the Division I Patriot league and has made three appearances in the NCAA tournament.