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On the Rise Player Insights

On the Rise Player Insights
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Victor Scott
Victor Scott January 16, 2025 @ 03:30 PM
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Blaine Tate
Blaine Tate 6'0" | PG | 2025
AR
Caden Smith
Caden Smith 6'4" | SF/SG | 2025
AR
Steven Toston
Steven Toston 6'4" | SF/SG | 2025
AR
Koa Rockwell
Koa Rockwell 6'4" | CG | 2027
AR
DeRyeus Fowlkes
DeRyeus Fowlkes 6'0" | PG | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this excerpt we cover exciting talents on the rise to making a name for themselves on the court through impactful play. Stock is rising for these young prospects as they look ahead into conference play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2723545"],"_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-67897a864ab01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a solid wing who plays with pace on offense to get inside using his body while looking to finish fundamentally. He scores with touch and footwork in the lane, he also passes well on the drive when drawing extra defenders. When rebounding he can start the fast break and make smart decisions on the run. In his last 5 games he is averaging 22.4 ppg 8 rpg 2 apg 59.5% fg 73% ft. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2389965"],"_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-67897a864ab75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rockwell has developed his game from last year to this past summer and to now coming into mid-season. He is becoming a more decisive scorer showcasing his shot IQ and pull up shot making ability. He is still a solid ball handler who can facilitate and a growing wing defender. He has excellent mechanics on his fluid free throw shot and routine as well. Worth the mention that he is also a talented football player, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2481863"],"_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-67897a864abbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steven is one of the most underrated players in Arkansas. He's a versatile wing who can defend multiple positions, spread the floor with his shooting, and put the ball on the wood to create for himself and teammates. He has the size and agility to get inside against defenders no matter bigger or smaller. He is a catch and shoot threat from behind the arc with efficiency. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021920"],"_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-67897a864ac04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fowlkes is an offensive spark who can control the ball and find teammates in motion. He can also score off the dribble well with a good shooting touch from mid and deep range alike. He plays with effort in the passing lanes looking to pick off lazy passes. Over the last 3 games heading into conference play he's averaging 16 ppg 5 rpg 3 apg 1 spg.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2790514' first='Blaine' last='Tate']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"Mountain Home","_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-67897a864acbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tate is an up tempo point guard who likes to get out and run. He is a fast break initiator who has the ability to score or find the right pass in traffic before letting defenders settle. He can shoot effectively from deep on offense and he forces turnovers via steals with effort while defending. At the mid-season break his numbers were 14 ppg 5 apg 5 rpg 2.5stls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this excerpt we cover exciting talents on the rise to making a name for themselves on the court through impactful play. Stock is rising for these young prospects as they look ahead into conference play.

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Caden Smith

Caden Smith

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AR
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Koa Rockwell

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HEIGHT 6'4"
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CLASS 2027
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Height
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HS
Pulaski Academy
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Steven Toston

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HEIGHT 6'4"
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Fayetteville
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DeRyeus Fowlkes

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PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Sylvan Hills
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AR
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Fowlkes is an offensive spark who can control the ball and find teammates in motion. He can also...
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