Prospects Putting in the Work 9-16-23
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The work has been put in all summer and it continues into the fall as basketball season fast approaches. We are going to shine the spotlight on some guys putting in the work this week in the lab. In today’s…
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Continue ReadingThe work has been put in all summer and it continues into the fall as basketball season fast approaches. We are going to shine the spotlight on some guys putting in the work this week in the lab. In today’s article, we look at several players from the 2025 and 2026 classes to keep an eye on this season.
JJ Andrews JJ Andrews 6'5" | SG Little Rock Christian | 2026 State AR -Scoring Guard-Little Rock Christian-6’6”-2026
Andrews has been in the lab putting in the work on the hardwood. Over the past few months, scouts and coaches have taken notice of the solid play from Andrews. Andrews does a great job of getting in the lane and finishing at the rim. The Little Rock Christian guard is shooting up the Rivals rankings and is a major recruiting target to pay attention to on the court. Andrews has the potential to be special at the next level and should have a strong season for the Warriors.
Kolby Bell Kolby Bell 6'1" | SG Parkview | 2026 State AR -Combo Guard-Little Rock Parkview-6’0”-2026
Parkview head coach Scotty Thurman always has his guys ready to play and the upcoming 2023 season does not appear to be any different. Kolby Bell Kolby Bell 6'1" | SG Parkview | 2026 State AR is a guard that does a good job of handling the basketball. Meanwhile, he is a dangerous shooter that can hit from all areas of the court. Bell has the potential to be dangerous this upcoming season. He is putting in the work and could be dangerous this season.
Jai Hayes Jai Hayes 6'7" | SF White Hall | 2025 State #147 Nation AR -Combo Guard-White Hall-6’7”-2025
Jai Hayes Jai Hayes 6'7" | SF White Hall | 2025 State #147 Nation AR is a guard that has the speed to drive the lane and cause plenty of headaches for the defender. Hayes can pull up hit the jumper or take it straight to the basket and finish at the rim. He had a strong summer on the club circuit and the work has not slowed down as the high school basketball season approaches. Hayes is drawing the interest of numerous power-five programs and he has the potential to do big things at the next level.
Jacob Lanier Jacob Lanier 6'6" | SG Maumelle | 2026 State AR -Point Guard-Maumelle-2026
The Maumelle point guard was excellent on the club circuit and can be found in the lab pretty much every day. He distributes the ball well and seems to know where everyone is on the court at all times. From a defensive perspective, he does a great job of keeping his hands active and in the passing lanes. Earlier in the week, Lanier earned a scholarship offer from the Clemson Tigers. He has the potential for a great year for Maumelle this season and is a player to watch.