Eye Opening Conference Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conference tournaments are just tipping off and regular season conference play is starting to wind down. In this article, we will highlight strong performers from the past few days of play. Each player listed, are prospects to watch out for over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021779' first='Jai' last='Hayes']-Small Forward-Hot Springs-6'7” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hot Springs forward had one of the most explosive performances in the state of Arkansas this season on Monday night. Hayes lit up the scoreboard against Texarkana this week. He posted 50 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals against the Razorbacks. Hayes has committed to Arkansas-Pine Bluff and will be a prospect to watch out for at the next level. Meanwhile, keep an eye on Hayes as the postseason approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KD Hicks-Point Guard-Little Rock Christian-6'2” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Christian point guard has had a tremendous 2024 season. He does a great job of distributing the basketball. Hicks knows where his teammates are on the floor and can penetrate the lane and find the open shooter. He had a strong performance against Little Rock Parkview this week. Hicks struck for 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists in a 68-54 victory for the Warriors. He is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021853' first='Xavier' last='Brown']-Point Guard-Fayetteville-6'0” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All season long, [player_tooltip player_id='2021853' first='Xavier' last='Brown'] has been a player for the Bulldogs capable of hitting a big basket when Fayetteville needs it. On Monday night, Brown had another impressive performance for the Bulldogs. Against Bentonville West, Brown lit the Wolverines up for 16 points and two assists. Meanwhile, he shot 57% from beyond the arc and cause plenty of problems for Bentonville West in the process. He is a player to watch out for as the playoffs draw closer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2637777' first='Press' last='Taylor']-Combo Guard-Farmington-6'1” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2637777' first='Press' last='Taylor'] has the ability to play multiple positions on the floor for the Cardinals. He does a good job of working his way inside and knocking down the mid-range jumper. Meanwhile, he has the ability to drain the deep three-pointer as well. Against Greenwood on Friday, Taylor was all over the floor for the Cardinals. He struck for 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists on the night. Taylor is a prospect to watch out for as the playoffs draw closer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->