Playoff Under the Radar Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have reached the point in the year where basketball news is plentiful. Whether it be playoff previews, game recaps, or recruiting news it is a busy time of year for basketball players across the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021786' first='CJ' last='Larry']-Combo Guard-Jonesboro-6'3” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021786' first='CJ' last='Larry'] is a high-energy player who has the ability to take over games on both ends of the floor. The Jonesboro guard is a prospect who has no trouble sharing the ball and making the extra pass to the open shooter. He is active on both ends of the floor and has no problem getting his game going on the offensive end of the floor. Larry spent the weekend visiting the Northwestern State University campus. He is a player to watch out for in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2380381' first='Duke' last='Bowman']-Shooting Guard-Shiloh Christian-6'4” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shiloh Christian guard has the versatility and ability to play multiple positions for the Saints. Bowman is able to get into the paint with ease and finish around the rim. Meanwhile, he has the ability to extend his range beyond the arc. Bowman does a nice job of playing defense and forcing turnovers all over the floor. He helped the Saints clinch a conference championship with 20 points, six rebounds, and three assist performance against Green Forrest last week. He is a player to watch in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2723545' first='Caden' last='Smith']-Small Forward-Huntsville-6'4” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2723545' first='Caden' last='Smith'] has the ability to cause problems for opposing teams on both ends of the floor. Smith does an excellent job of battling for loose balls. He is able to get into the paint and produce points on a consistent basis. Meanwhile, he has the range to step outside the arc and knock down the deep three-point basket. Smith posted a double-double, going for 18 points and 13 rebounds against Prairie Grove to close out the season last week. He is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braylin Green-Combo Guard-Nettleton-6'2” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braylin Green does a great job of handling the basketball and getting into the lane. He has the ability to finish above the rim. Green is unselfish with the basketball and has no trouble finding the open teammate on the floor. He has the range to hit from anywhere on the floor with consistency. Meanwhile, Green will play tight defense and cause opposing players to make mistakes with the basketball. Green is a player to watch out for in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->