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Grassroots Updates in May

Grassroots Updates in May
Victor Scott
Victor Scott May 19, 2025 @ 09:31 PM
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Zaden Williams
Zaden Williams 6'2" | CG | 2027
AR
Jude Roberts
Jude Roberts 6'1" | PG/CG | 2026
AR
Jordan Moore
Jordan Moore 5'9" | PG/SG | 2026
AR
Isaiah Robinson
Isaiah Robinson 6'1" | CG | 2026
AR
Dae’Juan Ellis
Dae’Juan Ellis 6'1" | CG | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summer basketball is heating up, and some standout players are making noise on the grassroots circuit this May. Let's dive into the latest action and see who's trying to make a name for themselves! Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on&nbsp;“X“ and&nbsp;“Instagram”&nbsp;just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2731188"],"_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-682be96e33a51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jude scored off the dribble, attacking left and right to get in the middle of the floor and the lane. He didn't waste dribbles on the drive, just a quick move and go, and a good decision made in the process, whether finding teammates or scoring when the defense lacks. He shot the ball confidently from outside and made good moves off the bounce with closing defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392539"],"_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-682be96e33adc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore scored the ball from inside, outside, and even from the mid-range in a variety of ways. He scored on dribble hand-offs offs shooting from behind the protection of the screen or having the speed and handle to get inside between bigger defenders to finish. He knocked down catch-and-shoot shots from deep range and got to his pull-up jump shot in the middle when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021931"],"_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-682be96e33b4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson helped his team to a flawless weekend, going 4-0. He played unselfishly and determinedly, scoring 10 points per game while averaging nearly 5 rebounds a game. He showed his athleticism on both ends, playing with quickness when attacking and defending guards on the perimeter. He stood out in transition, where he looks to get ahead of the defense and finish above the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021930"],"_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-682be96e33bb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis shined in two big wins, showing his ability to score and rebound the ball. He played tough defense, fighting through screens to get steals in the lane and on the ball. He scored in double figures in those wins with 16 and 21 points consecutively by getting to the lane and knocking down a steady jump shot. He pulled in 12 rebounds in a game, showing his willingness to crash the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2951020' first='Zaden' last='Williams']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Russellville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682be96e33ca5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had a breakout weekend with a series of games that led to a 16-point per-game average. He earned buckets in the middle on isolation drives playing well off two feet and finishing contested shots inside. He handled the ball well showing his ability to get defenders on their heels and play with toughness while driving the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Summer basketball is heating up, and some standout players are making noise on the grassroots circuit this May. Let's dive into the latest action and see who's trying to make a name for themselves! Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.

Jude Roberts

Jude Roberts

AR
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
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HS
Woodlawn
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AR
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Jude scored off the dribble, attacking left and right to get in the middle of the floor and...
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Jordan Moore

Jordan Moore

AR
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Jordan
Moore PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
West Memphis
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AR
Grassroots Updates in May
Moore scored the ball from inside, outside, and even from the mid-range in a variety of ways. He...
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State: Arkansas
School: West Memphis
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Isaiah Robinson

Isaiah Robinson

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
El Dorado
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AR
Grassroots Updates in May
Robinson helped his team to a flawless weekend, going 4-0. He played unselfishly and determinedly, scoring 10 points...
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School: El Dorado
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Dae’Juan Ellis

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AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Dae’Juan
Ellis CG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Bryant
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AR
Grassroots Updates in May
Ellis shined in two big wins, showing his ability to score and rebound the ball. He played tough...
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