Prospects Lighting It Up
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The high school basketball regular season is approaching a close in the state of Arkansas. Prep Hoops Arkansas prospects are continuing to raise the level of play as the season comes to a close. We are going to highlight several…
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Continue ReadingThe high school basketball regular season is approaching a close in the state of Arkansas. Prep Hoops Arkansas prospects are continuing to raise the level of play as the season comes to a close. We are going to highlight several prospects that have been lighting it up this week.
Jai Hayes Jai Hayes 6'7" | SF White Hall | 2025 State #147 Nation AR -Combo Guard-White Hall-6’8”-2025
The White Hall guard had no trouble stuffing the stat sheet this week. Hayes had an impressive game against Texarkana this week. He was active on both ends of the court and was clicking in all areas of the game. Hayes racked up 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists on the night against Texarkana. He has had an excellent season, and he is a player to watch out for on the summer circuit as well.
Markalon Rochell-Scoring Guard-Maumelle-6’5”-2025
Maumelle is a talented basketball that can rack up the points in bunches, each night that they step on the court. Markalon Rochell struck this week for 33 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals on the night. Rochell continues to produce on both ends of the court for the Hornets every week. He is a prospect to watch out for the rest of the season. Rochell is a prospect that has the potential to have a strong summer this upcoming summer.
Taylor Smith Taylor Smith 6'3" | SG Nettleton | 2024 State AR -Combo Guard-Nettleton-6’4”-2024
One prospect that has had a strong season is Nettleton guard Taylor Smith Taylor Smith 6'3" | SG Nettleton | 2024 State AR . A few days ago, Smith filled up the stat sheet against Marion. Smith amassed 28 points, 11rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 5 blocks. Smith is lighting it up on both ends of the court this season. The Nettleton guard is a player that has the ability to play at the next level. He is a guard that stays active on both ends of the court and can force turnovers on defense. Smith is a player to watch out for the rest of the season.
Elijah Wilhelm Elijah Wilhelm 6'9" | C Bentonville | 2025 State AR -Power Forward-Bentonville-6’9”-2025
The state of Arkansas has an impressive number of prospects that can play in the paint. Elijah Wilhelm Elijah Wilhelm 6'9" | C Bentonville | 2025 State AR has done a great job of opening plenty of eyes this season. Against Northside, Wilhelm racked up 12 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 5 assists on the night. Wilhelm is proving to be a forward that can find his teammates for the open jumper. He is an unselfish player with the basketball. Wilhelm is a prospect to keep an eye on the rest of the season.