1A Boys Conference: Top Dogs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the biggest contenders to look for as conference play begins. Get a closer look at the top dogs in the 1A Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marked Tree Indians: The Indians are currently sitting at 9-1 picking up right where they left off last season after grabbing the 1A State Championship. They are a talented bunch whose chemistry helps them in close, tough games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: Kenyon Carter, Jonah Walker, [player_tooltip player_id='2351649' first='Landon' last='Lewis'], Lyric Watson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351649"],"_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-677cb3326e341"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis is an athletic glue guy for the Indians. He plays tough perimeter defense with sharp instincts that are attributed to his football skills. For example, the way he plays passing lanes like a corner or safety, or the way he leaps for rebounds with good timing is the same as on the field. When it comes to offense, he's an unselfish guard who's good at spacing the floor with his off-ball movement. Also, he can get to the rim and hit shots from 3pt land if loosely guarded.</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":"Lyric Watson","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marked Tree 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-677cb3326e402"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watson is a new addition to the Indians this season, the forward/wing has been an impactful pick-up helping his team with shooting and size. He is a player known for his ability to catch and shoot and share the ball with teammates. He shoots the ball well off screens and can defend multiple positions on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dermott Rams: Dermott is off to a scorching start with a 12-2 record under new head coach Roy Marshall. He and the Rams have made waves in the 1A Conference early in the season, waking up the doubters and putting teams on notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: [player_tooltip player_id='2474624' first='Jamarion' last='Miller'], Jabraylyn Culbreath, Manley Carter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2474624"],"_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-677cb3326e452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller is the senior guard leader for this Rams team. He has an all-around offense and he brings effort while guarding the perimeter. He passes the ball just about as good as he defends opposing guards. He lifts his teammates' play by pushing the pace and getting the ball inside for paint touches. He can shoot the ball efficiently after he creates space for open looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada Bluejays: Coach Jamario Bell, former Arkansas Razorback, is setting a standard for Bluejay basketball. After falling short last season, they are 16-5 this year and looking to make a trip back to Hot Springs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: Kavion Coleman, Monti Mixon, Keyonte Wingfield</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":"Kavion Coleman","_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":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nevada 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-677cb3326e4dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman has been a hot topic early in the season for the Bluejays. He has made headlines with some highlight dunks that are electrifying! He has been putting together some offensive shows executing his tough shot-creating moves and quick first-step finishes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->