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Underclassmen to Watch Closely

Underclassmen to Watch Closely
Victor Scott
Victor Scott February 12, 2025 @ 02:14 PM
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Sam Standridge
Sam Standridge 6'3" | SG | 2026
AR
Micah Moore
Micah Moore 5'9" | PG | 2026
AR
Justin Caldwell
Justin Caldwell 6'3" | SF | 2026
AR
Javarious Russell
Javarious Russell 6'0" | CG | 2026
AR
Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright 6'1" | SG | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's almost postseason around the state and the young guys have been making consistent progress throughout the year, get an inside look at the underclassmen you should keep your eyes on over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2373586"],"_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-67acf8c0cbe17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright is an athletic wing player with great potential. He excels at scoring inside, earning free throws, and has impressive speed and jumping ability. With improvements in ball-handling and perimeter shooting, he can become a complete offensive threat and a leader on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382363"],"_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-67ad010da344c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Russell is a defensive-minded guard who plays with great effort and intensity on both ends of the court. He has solid ball-handling skills and excels at pushing the pace in the open court. His relentless pressure on opponents prevents easy drives to the lane and open shots around the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411988"],"_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-67ad010da34af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justin is a versatile wing player who excels in multiple areas. He's a strong passer with vision and can score effectively inside, whether attacking with the ball or cutting without it. He's a capable shooter when left unguarded on the perimeter and can guard multiple positions on the wing, playing solid help-side defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2512375"],"_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-67ad010da34fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sam is a solid floor spacer who excels at knocking down shots and creating opportunities for his teammates. With a good athletic build and sharp basketball IQ, he makes great cuts and scores inside with hustle. Defensively, he plays with physicality, preventing easy buckets inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453070"],"_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-67ad010da3540"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Micah is a quick and crafty playmaker who excels at scoring and assisting teammates. He makes smart reads in pick-and-roll situations and can shoot off the screen if not attacking the middle. Defensively, he's a pesky defender who uses his speed to stay with opposing guards effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

It's almost postseason around the state and the young guys have been making consistent progress throughout the year, get an inside look at the underclassmen you should keep your eyes on over the next few years.

Brandon Wright

Brandon Wright

AR
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Brandon
Wright SG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Little Rock Central
|
AR
Underclassmen to Watch Closely
Wright is an athletic wing player with great potential. He excels at scoring inside, earning free throws, and...
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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Central
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Javarious Russell

Javarious Russell

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Javarious
Russell CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Benton
|
AR
Underclassmen to Watch Closely
Russell is a defensive-minded guard who plays with great effort and intensity on both ends of the court....
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Javarious Russell

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State: Arkansas
School: Benton
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Justin Caldwell

Justin Caldwell

AR
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Justin
Caldwell SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
E-Stem
|
AR
Underclassmen to Watch Closely
Justin is a versatile wing player who excels in multiple areas. He’s a strong passer with vision and...
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Justin Caldwell

State: Arkansas
School: E-Stem
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Sam Standridge

Sam Standridge

AR
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Sam
Standridge SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Clinton
|
AR
Underclassmen to Watch Closely
Sam is a solid floor spacer who excels at knocking down shots and creating opportunities for his teammates....
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Sam Standridge

State: Arkansas
School: Clinton
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Micah Moore

Micah Moore

AR
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Micah
Moore PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Little Rock Hall
|
AR
Underclassmen to Watch Closely
Micah is a quick and crafty playmaker who excels at scoring and assisting teammates. He makes smart reads...
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Micah Moore

State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Hall
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