2026 Under the Radar Hoops Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class is getting ready to take center stage from a recruiting perspective. The talent level in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2026 is deep. With any class that is talented, you will always find prospects that are flying under the radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at some prospects that are flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1677464' first='Kinyun' last='Johnson']-Point Guard-Fayetteville-6'1”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville point guard is a prospect that does an impressive job of taking people off the dribble. Johnson is at his best when he drives the lane and hit the contested shot. He does a great job of finding the open shooter. Johnson has a smooth shot and is an extremely accurate shooter. Johnson has the potential to light up the club circuit as well as the high school ranks this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021886' first='Kevin' last='Williams']-Point Guard-Central Arkansas Christian-5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most athletic performers in the state. Williams does an excellent job of driving the lane and finishing at the rim. He is an impressive ball handler, and he does not seem to have any trouble finding the open shooter. Williams can hit the contested shot in key moments, and he has the potential to have a strong season this upcoming season. The multi-sport player does a great job taking advantage of what the defense gives him. Keep an eye on Williams on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021913' first='Shep' last='Newcomb']-Point Guard-Ozark Christian-5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ozark Christian point guard is a high energy player that is all over the court on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Newcomb is a dangerous shooter and can get red hot from three-point land. He is a point guard that distributes the basketball well. Newcomb seems to always know where his teammates are on the basketball court. He has the potential to do big things on the hardwood both on the club circuit as well as the high school ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021906' first='Jonathan' last='VanBuren']-Combo Guard-Sylvan Hills-6'2”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sylvan Hills guard can operate the point or scoring guard spots with impressive effectiveness. VanBuren uses his speed to take opposing defenders off the trouble. He does a great job of working for his shot. From an effort perspective, he is a player that does not quit on a play. VanBuren has high energy and can hit three-point jump shots with consistency. VanBuren is a player that will open plenty of eyes over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021894' first='Ayden' last='Lester']-Combo Guard-Farmington-6'0”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021894' first='Ayden' last='Lester'] is a player that can take the game over. He is deadly from long range and can hit the three on a consistent basis. Lester passes the ball well. He is a player that does a great job of finding the open shooter. Lester is a player that can use his quickness well to take a player off of the dribble. I expect an impressive season from the talented Farmington guard. He is a player to watch out for on the club circuit as well as the high school ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->