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Guards to Keep Your Eyes On

Guards to Keep Your Eyes On
Victor Scott
Victor Scott October 30, 2024 @ 01:58 PM
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LaBraun Christon
LaBraun Christon 6'1" | PG | 2025
AR
Cade Smith
Cade Smith 5'11" | CG | 2025
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on these guard prospects and their on-court abilities. They are the ones to follow closely over the course of this year for their potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on <strong><em>“</em></strong><em><strong>X</strong></em><strong><em>“</em></strong> just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Landen Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Little Rock Hall","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672281ced89fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hill excels as an athletic wing with the ability to make big plays on both ends of the court. He can contribute to the offense by sinking shots from deep and slicing through defenses. His defense is marked by swift lateral movements and vigilant hands, he plays well defending guards and forwards alike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2282080"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672281ced8a67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LaBraun is a point guard who knows exactly when to take the shot or dish it out to a teammate. His vision helps get through defenses, finding seams and creating opportunities where none seem to exist. He's also a guard who'll weave through traffic for a score in the lane. His off-ball play is solid he likes cutting and that spaces the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kaleb Burns","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Joe T Robinson High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672281ced8aec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burns is a maestro at sinking pull-up jumpers and nailing shots from behind screens. He shows a knack for creating space with minimal dribbles. He remains a constant threat on the perimeter, demanding attention at all times. A confident sharpshooter with ability to score from deep and handle the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jacoby Edwards","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"White Hall High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672281ced8b62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards can sink jumpers and score from inside often showcasing his offensive ability. His athleticism shines as a slashing playmaker and a threat above the rim with his impressive jumping. He's a solid defender, using his size, speed, and strength to disrupt opposing scorers. His hustle and utility make him a dynamic defender and finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027564"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672281ced8bcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith has the ability to sink shots whether he's pulling up for a jumper or catching and shooting. He dribbles with precision and speed, not easily bothered by defenders. He's also a reliable passer, able to find teammates while keeping the ball moving fluidly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Keep an eye on these guard prospects and their on-court abilities. They are the ones to follow closely over the course of this year for their potential.

Landen Hill

Landen Hill

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Landen Hill

School: Little Rock Hall
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LaBraun Christon

LaBraun Christon

AR
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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LaBraun
Christon PG
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Lake Hamilton
|
AR
Guards to Keep Your Eyes On
LaBraun is a point guard who knows exactly when to take the shot or dish it out to...
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LaBraun Christon

State: Arkansas
School: Lake Hamilton
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Kaleb Burns

Kaleb Burns

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Kaleb Burns

School: Joe T Robinson High School
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Jacoby Edwards

Jacoby Edwards

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Jacoby Edwards

School: White Hall High School
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Cade Smith

Cade Smith

AR
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Cade
Smith CG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Russellville
|
AR
Guards to Keep Your Eyes On
Smith has the ability to sink shots whether he’s pulling up for a jumper or catching and shooting....
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School: Russellville
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