PH Arkansas Under the Radar

Tom Tabler December 6, 2024 @ 01:35 PM

Each month, Prep Hoops Arkansas will highlight several players that may be flying under the radar. The prospects we highlight in this article are all off to strong starts to the high school basketball season. Here are a few players to watch out for over the course of the season.   Hunter McCutcheon-Point Guard-Cedarville-5'11” 2027   Hunter McCutcheon is a player who can fill up the stat sheet quickly on both ends of the floor. He has a smooth jump shot that can hit from anywhere on the floor. McCutcheon is off to a great start to the 2024 basketball season. Earlier in the week, McCutcheon lit up Greenland on both ends of the court. He struck for 21 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and five steals. McCutcheon is a player to watch out for this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2771303' first='Tre' last='Campbell']-Point Guard-Lincoln-6'2” 2025   The Lincoln point guard does a great job of breaking down the defense. He gets into the paint and either makes the extra pass or finishes with points himself. Campbell shoots the ball well and has no problem lighting it up on the offensive end of the floor. He is active on both ends of the floor and is off to an impressive start to the season. The Wolves are currently 8-0 and look to be clicking in all facets.   [player_tooltip player_id='2021840' first='RJ' last='Newton']-Combo Guard-Bryant-6'4” 2025   [player_tooltip player_id='2021840' first='RJ' last='Newton'] has the versatility to play multiple positions for the Bryant Hornets. Newton is a worker on both ends of the floor for the Hornets. He gets into the paint with ease and drains jumpers on a consistent basis. Meanwhile, he passes the ball well and finds the open shooters with no trouble. Newton plays tight defense and will force turnovers from anywhere on the floor. Newton is a prospect to watch out for as the season progresses for the Hornets.   [player_tooltip player_id='2021842' first='Zaylin' last='Rowland']-Point Guard-Little Rock Mills-6'2” 2025   [player_tooltip player_id='2021842' first='Zaylin' last='Rowland'] distributes the basketball well and has no problem setting his teammates up for easy baskets. Rowland gets into the lane and will either finish with points or make the assist. He is an unselfish player with the basketball. Meanwhile, he stays active on both ends of the floor and keeps his hands active on the defensive end of the floor. Rowland is having a strong 2024 season and is a player to watch out for this season.

Each month, Prep Hoops Arkansas will highlight several players that may be flying under the radar. The prospects we highlight in this article are all off to strong starts to the high school basketball season. Here are a few players to watch out for over the course of the season.