Second and Third Round Playoff Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state finals are set for next week in Hot Springs in all classifications. Each round has seen tremendous performances and the finals in Hot Springs should be terrific. Here are several prospects who opened plenty of eyes during the second and third rounds of the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews']-Small Forward-Little Rock Christian-6'7” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews'] has proven to be one of the state's most explosive players on the hardwood. He has the ability to take a game over in all phases. Andrews has had a tremendous 2024 high school basketball season, and he is a player to watch out for this season. Little Rock Christian fell in the playoffs against Benton. However, Andrews had 41 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals in the defeat against the Panthers. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021779' first='Jai' last='Hayes']-Combo Guard-Hot Springs-6'8” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Hayes has earned the reputation of doing a little bit of everything on the floor. The Hot Springs guard closed out his high school career in impressive fashion against Maumelle. He struck for 24 points, four assists, four rebounds, and one steal. He is a prospect who has the potential to do big things at the next level. Hayes is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2293765' first='Harrison' last='Pickett']-Combo Guard-Benton-6'3' 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2293765' first='Harrison' last='Pickett'] has torn up opposing teams in the state playoffs this season. He is a player who can stuff the stat sheet in the blink of an eye. Pickett has no trouble creating his own shot and is able to finish around the rim with ease. In the victory over Marion, Pickett struck for 30 points and five rebounds. Pickett has proven to be a player who can take over games on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021780' first='Kellen' last='Robinson']-Combo Guard-Bryant-6'3” 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bryant Hornets clinched a spot to Hot Springs over the weekend. Robinson had an excellent game against the Har-Ber Wildcats. Robinson racked 29 points against Har-Ber. He is a player who has had no problem connecting on jumpers at all three levels. The Hornets will take on the Springdale Bulldogs in the state finals next week. Robinson has the potential to do big things at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->