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December’s Prospects to Watch

December’s Prospects to Watch
Victor Scott
Victor Scott December 22, 2024 @ 10:57 PM
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Christian Williams
Christian Williams 6'2" | CG | 2026
AR
Donovan Villarreal
Donovan Villarreal 6'1" | CG | 2025
AR
Jayce Tillman
Jayce Tillman 6'4" | CG | 2025
AR
Oliver Barr
Oliver Barr 6'5" | SG | 2025
AR
RJ Newton
RJ Newton 6'3" | PG/SG | 2025
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These prospects are creating a successful buzz, building anticipation making them December's top prospects to watch. These players are capable of making big plays and having solid games consistently, showing their standout status.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418873"],"_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-6768cdc56f720"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christian is getting into the swing of the season after being awarded all-state honors in football. He is heating up with his quick first-step speed and his ability to score at the rim. He is aggressive on drives and looks to finish through contact often managing to complete and-1 plays. He finished with 30 pts, 8 rebs, and 5 asts vs McGehee on Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021840"],"_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-6768cdc56f794"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">RJ has continued his run of consistent wing play, knocking down timely shots, and playmaking. He has grown as a defender being able to pressure opposing aggressive guards. He is a 3-level shot-maker who makes good reads in P&amp;R situations. He was 2nd in total assist per game through day 4 in the King of Bluegrass Tournament (KY).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2258010"],"_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-6768cdc56f7e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tillman is showing more layers of his game and has moved into a much more expanded role. He is scoring consistently on tough drives to the basket while creating space with strong body control. He is a complete utility guard that can score, rebound, pass, and defend evenly. Jayce has picked up two collegiate offers just in the month of December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2281600"],"_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-6768cdc56f82f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donovan had a breakout scoring game against Arkadelphia going for a big double-double of 31 pts and 12 boards. He showed his scoring ability against some solid defense and didn't let up the intensity of his attack. He is a quick release shooter who makes shots off the dribble as well as off the catch. He rebounded well by staying active after shots and hustling for the long ones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2028634"],"_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-6768cdc56f87a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oliver has been a standout wing player this season so far. He's shown the ability to shoot accurately from all 3 levels in rapid succession. He's a fundamental scorer who uses his length to get defenders on his hip, where he's good at playing patiently and making good decisions. He scored 18 points shooting 8/11 from the field, while adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These prospects are creating a successful buzz, building anticipation making them December's top prospects to watch. These players are capable of making big plays and having solid games consistently, showing their standout status.

Christian Williams

Christian Williams

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Christian
Williams CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Barton
|
AR
December’s Prospects to Watch
Christian is getting into the swing of the season after being awarded all-state honors in football. He is...
Written by Victor Scott
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Christian Williams

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State: Arkansas
School: Barton
Club: ISO JOE
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RJ Newton

RJ Newton

AR
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2025
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RJ
Newton PG/SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Bryant
|
AR
December’s Prospects to Watch
RJ has continued his run of consistent wing play, knocking down timely shots, and playmaking. He has grown...
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RJ Newton

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State: Arkansas
School: Bryant
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Southern Arkansas
Jayce Tillman

Jayce Tillman

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jayce
Tillman CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Maumelle
|
AR
December’s Prospects to Watch
Tillman is showing more layers of his game and has moved into a much more expanded role. He...
Written by Victor Scott
Southern Arkansas
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Jayce Tillman

State: Arkansas
School: Maumelle
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North Arkansas
Donovan Villarreal

Donovan Villarreal

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Donovan
Villarreal CG
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Russellville
|
AR
December’s Prospects to Watch
Donovan had a breakout scoring game against Arkadelphia going for a big double-double of 31 pts and 12...
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North Arkansas
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Donovan Villarreal

State: Arkansas
School: Russellville
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Oliver Barr

Oliver Barr

AR
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Oliver
Barr SG
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Valley View
|
AR
December’s Prospects to Watch
Oliver has been a standout wing player this season so far. He’s shown the ability to shoot accurately...
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Oliver Barr

State: Arkansas
School: Valley View
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