Prep Hoops AR News & Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here we get a look closer into some of the key notes and breaking news changing the basketball landscape all around Arkansas. Catch all the buzz and the latest scoop right here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2448941' first='Karter' last='Holland'] a 6'5 senior versatile wing player has committed to the Bisons of Harding University. He is an electrifying player to see with bursts of athleticism funneling into exciting dunks and blocks. He has made big waves going from small-town hooper to being ranked with the best in the state, and now committed to continuing his basketball development on the next level with Harding University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a tough early school year transfer, we see the #30 ranked player in 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2396133' first='Ja'Corrian' last='Love'] making a move further south from McGehee, AR to El Dorado, AR. He is coming off a super sophomore year where he helped lead the Owls in regional play. After being selected 1st team all-conference but failing to make the postseason run they'd hoped for it appears Love has his sights set on bigger and better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of Arkansas' top combo guards has once again left the state, unfortunately, this time it isn't due to a prep school opportunity. Former Marion Patriot [player_tooltip player_id='2021787' first='Lyndell' last='Buckingham'] has left the school, and state for that matter, and went across to the bordering state of Mississippi for his junior season. He leaves a void hard to fill for the Patriots after being one of the upperclassmen and leaders of the team. He was their leading scorer most games and definitely a top level prospect in state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In other news, 6'0 ft combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='2418849' first='Tyler' last='Bell'] picked up two new offers this month. He also made the switch in schools, formerly attending Springdale High School, he made the move down the road to Fayetteville High. He had a solid summer with AAO Flight one of the premier circuit clubs in the state who plays on the Puma circuit. He garnered attention from being widely regarded as a highly effective and efficient knockdown shooter from deep range and has turned that into two offers to play at the next level one from McPherson College and another from Bethany College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->