Prospects Making Headlines 7-28-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the years, the state of Arkansas has not lost any respectability in producing talented basketball players. Every Friday, Prep Hoops Arkansas takes a look at the prospects making headlines this week. We are going to shine the spotlight on several prospects making the headlines this week in the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1991270' first='Dashun' last='Spence']-Small Forward-Vilonia-6'6”-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vilonia forward has had an impressive summer on the club circuit. In action last weekend, Spence did a great job of establishing himself in the paint. He absorbed contact and still finished strong at the rim. Spence can step outside the paint and hit a smooth jumper as well. He does a great job of finding the open teammate and he is unselfish with the basketball. Spence has set the stage for a strong high school season for Vilonia this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021782' first='Aiden' last='Gazaway']-Small Forward-Springdale-6'7”-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021782' first='Aiden' last='Gazaway'] has had a tremendous season on the club circuit this season. Gazaway handles the basketball well and is impressive running the floor. He is capable of hitting from all levels of the court. Gazaway is a player that moves well with the basketball, and he does a good job of escaping the defense and finishing the shot. Gazaway had strong performances in Omaha last weekend. He is closing out his summer well and setting the stage for a strong season with Springdale in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021873' first='Jacob' last='Lanier']-Point Guard-Maumelle-6'6”-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another week in the summer and some more time earned in the spotlight. Lanier has raised the level of his game over the past few weeks. The Maumelle point guard is doing a terrific job of shooting the basketball. He is hitting with hands in his face and getting fouled. Not to mention, Lanier continues to distribute the basketball extremely well. He is starting to develop the reputation of being a clutch shooter, Lanier hits the big shot at key moments in games. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1991217' first='Annor' last='Boateng']-Small Forward-Little Rock Central-6'5”-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1991217' first='Annor' last='Boateng'] is the number one player in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2024. He has had a tremendous summer on the club circuit and in the process has been able to narrow his college choices down. Over the past couple of days, Boateng has made his official visit to the University of Arkansas. The Razorbacks are looking to gain his services. Boateng would give the Hogs a player that can run the floor, distribute the ball, and finish with power at the rim. His recruitment is one to keep an eye on over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->