Prep Hoops Arkansas 2027 Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 high school basketball season is only weeks away in the Natural State. The class of 2027 is starting to take center stage across the state. In this article, we will highlight several 2027 prospects to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1893319' first='Vatan' last='Paydak']-Shooting Guard-Pulaski Academy-6'4” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1893319' first='Vatan' last='Paydak'] is versatile enough to play shooting guard or point guard for the Bruins. He also has the range to knock down the deep three-point jumper consistently. Paydak is a player that distributes the ball well. He looks to make the extra pass to the open shooter. Paydak puts in the work on both ends of the floor. He will play tight defense and force the opposing ball handler to make the pass or get careless with the ball. I expect him to have a solid season for Pulaski Academy this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423024' first='Maddox' last='Ball']-Power Forward-Searcy-6'4” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Searcy forward does an impressive job of battling in the paint. Ball has a good variety of post moves that allow him to absorb the contact and finish above the rim. He has no problem battling for boards. Ball is a prospect that plays tight defense. He stays active on both ends of the floor. Ball has the potential to light it up this season and he is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2473516' first='Peyton' last='Strickland']-Point Guard-Monticello-6'5” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2473516' first='Peyton' last='Strickland'] is a versatile player that can play multiple positions on the floor. He handles the basketball well and is capable of running the point effectively. Strickland connects on the deep three-point jumper with impressive consistency. Strickland is unselfish with the basketball and does a great job of making the extra pass. He is active on the defensive end of the floor and can force turnovers. Strickland is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393803' first='Dane' last='Hamby']-Point Guard-Har-Ber-5'10” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Har-Ber point guard does an excellent job of using his speed to his advantage. Hamby passes the ball well and has great court awareness. He gets into the lane and dishes it off to the open shooter. Meanwhile, Hamby has the ability to step out beyond the arc and knock down the three-point shot with good accuracy. Hamby is a player to watch out for with the Wildcats over the next couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->