Under the Radar 2024 Hoop Prospects June Edition

Tom Tabler June 20, 2023 @ 06:20 PM

The state of Arkansas has a large number of talented basketball players. Talented basketball players exist in every part of the state. From the Ozarks to the Delta, it is a state that produces such a large number of talented prospects that players can fly under the radar. In this article, we are going to shine a spotlight on players that have been lighting it up on the hardwood of late.   [player_tooltip player_id='1997206' first='Justin' last='May']-Combo Guard-eStem-5'11'   [player_tooltip player_id='1997206' first='Justin' last='May'] is a guard that shoots the ball well in transition. He can get hot from three-point land quickly. Meanwhile, he does not have a problem driving the lane and finishing near the rim. May does a good job of setting his teammates up. He is an unselfish player and will play the point guard when needed. May can hit the contested shot and does not shy away from taking the tough shot. He is a prospect to keep an eye on this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2021615' first='Brylan' last='Sims']-Small Forward-Fayetteville-6'4”   The Fayetteville Bulldog forward ratchets up the energy level when he is on the basketball court. He brings tremendous energy onto the court and brings the best out of his teammates in the process. Sims can back the ball down into the paint and absorb contact while making the basket. Sims is a shooter than can get hot from deep quickly. Meanwhile, he has proven to be a player that can guard anyone on the court. He is a versatile defensive player that can guard the post or defend the outside. Keep an eye on Sims this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2021433' first='CJ' last='Washington']-Small Forward-Little Rock Central 6'6”   [player_tooltip player_id='2021433' first='CJ' last='Washington'] is a front court prospect that will do the dirty work needed to pick up the win. He does a great job of getting inside and battling for the boards. Meanwhile, Washington is a player that can step outside the arc and get his shot going from deep. The young man is a finisher at the rim. On the defensive side of the ball, he is a physical defender that can shut down the opponent. Washington is a post presence to watch out for this season for Little Rock Central.   [player_tooltip player_id='1997727' first='Braiden' last='Dewey']-Small Forward-Mountain Home-6'5”   The Mountain Home forward runs the floor extremely well. He knows where his teammates are on the court at all times. Dewey does an excellent job of sharing the basketball and has no problem finding them in transition. However, Dewey can also drive the lane, absorb the contact, and finish at the rim. Dewey has the range to step and hit the three-point shot as well. I expect a big 2023 season from the versatile Dewey.   [player_tooltip player_id='2021620' first='Daniel' last='Culberson']-Combo Guard-Little Rock Central-6'2”   [player_tooltip player_id='2021620' first='Daniel' last='Culberson'] has a knack for hitting the big shot at key moments in games. He is not afraid to drive to the basket and take a foul. Culberson does a great job of finishing his shot after absorbing the contact. He does an excellent job of distributing the basketball. Culberson seems to know where his teammates are on the court at all times. He can terrorize the opponents on the defensive side of the ball. Culberson is a high energy player that has the potential to do big things at the next level.

The state of Arkansas has a large number of talented basketball players. Talented basketball players exist in every part of the state. From the Ozarks to the Delta, it is a state that produces such a large number of talented prospects that players can fly under the radar. In this article, we are going to shine a spotlight on players that have been lighting it up on the hardwood of late.