Prep Hoops Arkansas 2025 Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the high school basketball season only two weeks away, it is time to highlight several players to watch out for this season. The class of 2025 is in the spotlight as we prepare to enter the 2024 high school season. Here are several class of 2025 prospects to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021824' first='Cy' last='Bates']-Small Forward-Springdale-6'5”-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Springdale forward does an excellent job of using his athletic ability to slash through the paint and get to the basket. Bates has a smooth jump shot that he hits with consistency in the paint or stepping out beyond the arc. He is a player that works on the offensive as well as the defensive ends of the floor. Bates grabs rebounds on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, he does a nice job of running the floor and moving without the basketball. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season for Springdale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2500989' first='Caleb' last='Knight']-Point Guard-Benton-6'1”-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2500989' first='Caleb' last='Knight'] is a player that can play both guard spots for the Benton Panthers and not lose effectiveness at either position. Knight sees the floor well and has a way of always knowing where the open shooter is. He is an unselfish player with the ball and sets up the open shooters well. Knight plays tight defense all over the floor for the Panthers. I expect him to have a big season for the Panthers as they look to make another deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2392384' first='Trenton' last='Cooley']-Shooting Guard-Van Buren-5'10”-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Van Buren guard is a player that can light it up on the gridiron as well as on the hardwood. On the hardwood, Cooley does a great job of playing tight defense. He is able to force turnovers and get the fast break started for the Pointers. Cooley does a great job of shooting the ball with accuracy. Cooley is a prospect that can light it up from anywhere on the floor. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season. <strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393716' first='Munir' last='El Khatib']-Small Forward-Shiloh Christian-6'5”-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Muni El Khatib gets in the paint and finishes strong. He is the type of player that can absorb contact and still finish with points. El Khatib shoots the ball well and has a soft touch from anywhere on the floor. He will get into the paint and battle for rebounds on the offensive as well as the defensive ends of the floor. El Khatib is a player with the potential to have a strong 2024 high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->