Prep Hoops: Arkansas Putting in the Work 7-4-23
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The Fourth of July has hit and players as well as club teams are preparing for tournaments taking place across the country. Plenty of prospects from the Natural State have been putting in the work and in tournaments across the…
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Continue ReadingThe Fourth of July has hit and players as well as club teams are preparing for tournaments taking place across the country. Plenty of prospects from the Natural State have been putting in the work and in tournaments across the country. We are going to highlight several players to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.
Camarion Bead Camarion Bead 6'1" | CG Bryant | 2026 State AR -Combo Guard-Bryant-6’1”-2026
The Bryant guard is a workhorse that has a high motor. He does a great job of penetrating and either finding the open man or finishing at the basket. Bead and the Arkansas Hawks were impressive in tournament action in Rock Hill, South Carolina over the weekend. Bead continues to put in the work behind the scenes as well as in tournament action and he is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.
Jai Hayes Jai Hayes 6'7" | SF White Hall | 2025 State #147 Nation AR -Small Forward-White Hall-6’7”-2025
Jai Hayes Jai Hayes 6'7" | SF White Hall | 2025 State #147 Nation AR has a busy week ahead of him to close out the week. Hayes and his teammates with Team Iso Joe are going to be competing in the at the Augusta Live event from July 6th to July 9th. Hayes has the mid-range jumper that can slice up opposing defenses. He is a player that does not mind doing the dirty work in the paint and is setting the stage for a big 2023 season. I look for Hayes and Team Iso Joe to perform well this upcoming weekend.
DeRyeus Fowlkes DeRyeus Fowlkes 6'0" | PG Sylvan Hills | 2026 State AR -Point Guard-Sylvan Hills-6’0”-2026
At the Arkansas Tech camp in Russellville over the weekend, the talented Sylvan Hills point guard had the opportunity to showcase his talents. Fowlkes has impressive speed, and he drives the lane well. Fowlkes does not have a problem absorbing the contact and finishing the shot. The Sylvan Hills point guard has the potential to have a strong 2023 basketball season. He has the opportunity to continue to open eyes with his strong play.
Isaiah Robinson Isaiah Robinson 6'1" | CG El Dorado | 2026 State AR -Combo Guard-El Dorado-6’1”-2026
Isaiah Robinson Isaiah Robinson 6'1" | CG El Dorado | 2026 State AR has had no trouble putting in the work over the past few weeks. The talented El Dorado guard has been putting the points up the past few games. At the Circuit tournament, Robinson on several occasions hit the 20-point mark. Robinson’s smooth jump shot, and quickness tend to keep opposing defenders off-balance. Robinson has the potential to open plenty of eyes over the next few seasons.
2027 Prospect on the Rise
Landon Rivera-Combo Guard-Russellville-2027
The Russellville guard runs the floor extremely well. He is a dangerous scorer from behind the arc. He has the ability to get hot from deep quickly. Rivera is a talented ball handler and seems to know where his teammates are on the court at all times. The young man does a good job at perfecting his craft on the court. Over the next couple of seasons, Rivera has the potential to be a prospect that can do some big things on the hardwood.