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Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason

Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason
Victor Scott
Victor Scott February 26, 2025 @ 10:41 PM
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Dillon Dettmering
Dillon Dettmering 5'11" | SG/CG | 2026
AR
Isaiah Templeton
Isaiah Templeton 6'4" | SF/SG | 2026
AR
Emmerence Harris
Emmerence Harris 6'3" | SF | 2026
AR
Tyler Bell
Tyler Bell 6'1" | PG | 2026
AR
Jacob Gaines
Jacob Gaines 6'0" | CG | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into the postseason, these players are poised to make a significant impact. Let's look closer at the prospects performing at their peak during these crucial late-season stages. With their skill, leadership, and work ethic, I anticipate they will continue to secure hard-fought wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2373595"],"_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-67bfecdfd4cb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gaines is a tenacious rebounder, for a guard. Playing bully ball by attacking the lane with intensity, he thrives on contact and using his strength. Gaines is a gritty slasher, who gets to the rim looking to score. Defensively, he excels with his ability to defend the perimeter and the rim with versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2791515"],"_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-67bfecdfd4d1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dillon creates space off the dribble with agility and can sink shots effectively. When unguarded, he effortlessly sinks shots from mid-range and beyond the arc. His ability to score off the dribble with difficult step-backs and pull-up jumpers makes him a formidable offensive weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418852"],"_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-67bfecdfd4d64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is an athletic player who brings length and toughness to the court. He plays defense with sharp awareness, both on the wing and in the lane warding off drives to the paint. He doesn't shy away from contact, whether driving, rebounding, or defending.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2673223"],"_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-67bfecdfd4da2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Templeton is a wing who plays with pace. He excels at rebounding the ball and running the floor. He makes smart off-ball plays, finding gaps to fill on the perimeter making defenders shift often. As a spot-up shooter from beyond the arc, he can knock down three-pointers effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418849"],"_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-67bfecdfd4ddf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bell has the foresight to anticipate plays and make precise assists. His quick first step enables him to find open perimeter shooters and slashers. He can score with finesse in the paint and poses a threat from mid-range to the three-point line when left open. His speed allows him to attack the rim and effortlessly knock down outside shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As we head into the postseason, these players are poised to make a significant impact. Let's look closer at the prospects performing at their peak during these crucial late-season stages. With their skill, leadership, and work ethic, I anticipate they will continue to secure hard-fought wins.

Jacob Gaines

Jacob Gaines

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jacob
Gaines CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
East Poinsett County
|
AR
Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason
Gaines is a tenacious rebounder, for a guard. Playing bully ball by attacking the lane with intensity, he...
Written by Victor Scott
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Jacob Gaines

State: Arkansas
School: East Poinsett County
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Dillon Dettmering

Dillon Dettmering

AR
SG/CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Dillon
Dettmering SG/CG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Fountain Lake
|
AR
Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason
Dillon creates space off the dribble with agility and can sink shots effectively. When unguarded, he effortlessly sinks...
Written by Victor Scott
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Dillon Dettmering

State: Arkansas
School: Fountain Lake
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Emmerence Harris

Emmerence Harris

AR
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Emmerence
Harris SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Rivercrest
|
AR
Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason
Harris is an athletic player who brings length and toughness to the court. He plays defense with sharp...
Written by Victor Scott
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Emmerence Harris

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State: Arkansas
School: Rivercrest
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Central Arkansas
Isaiah Templeton

Isaiah Templeton

AR
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Isaiah
Templeton SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Morrilton
|
AR
Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason
Templeton is a wing who plays with pace. He excels at rebounding the ball and running the floor....
Written by Victor Scott
Central Arkansas
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Isaiah Templeton

State: Arkansas
School: Morrilton
Club: AAO Flight
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Tyler Bell

Tyler Bell

AR
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Tyler
Bell PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Osceola
|
AR
Key Junior Players to Eye in the Postseason
Bell has the foresight to anticipate plays and make precise assists. His quick first step enables him to...
Written by Victor Scott
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Tyler Bell

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State: Arkansas
School: Osceola
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