Strong Performers to Watch this Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week, the Natural State had the opportunity to see plenty of strong performers light it up on the hardwood. In today's article, we are going to highlight a few prospects that have potential to light it up again this week. The talent in the Natural State on the hardwood never ceases to impress and amaze. Here are a few prospects to watch out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2102733' first='Ta'Ron' last='Hurst']-Point Guard-Earle-5'10”-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Earle point guard has been opening plenty of eyes to start the season off. Hurst closed out last week on a high note for the Bulldogs. He racked up 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists to close out the week last week. Hurst is a prospect that I expect to continue to rack up the strong performances over the next few weeks. He is a player to keep an eye on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276583' first='Luke' last='Shure']-Small Forward-Union Christian-6'7”-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2276583' first='Luke' last='Shure'] has gotten off to a tremendous start of the season. The three-point jumper has been falling with impressive consistency over the past few games. Last outing, Shure stuffed the stat sheet and recorded a double-double in the process. Shure posted 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Shure is a player to watch out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2000270' first='Richard' last='High']-Como Guard-Osceola-6'4”-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the Barry Pruett Hurricane Classic last week. [player_tooltip player_id='2000270' first='Richard' last='High'] put together numerous impressive performances. High was hitting from everywhere and his fade away jump shot was causing opponents plenty problems. He had his high motor on display on both ends of the court for Osceola last week. High earned all-tournament honors and in the process set the stage for what should be a big 2023 basketball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews']-Combo Guard-Little Rock Christian-6'7”-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Texarkana, last week, [player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews'] continued to open eyes to close out the week for the Warriors. Andrews had several strong performances last week. Against Lufkin, Andrews racked up 20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. However, Andrews was not finished in the tournament. Against Duncanville, Andrews had another strong performance posting 21 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Watch out for Andrews the remainder of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->