Prep Hoops Players to Watch this Weekend

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The club circuit gives basketball prospects the opportunity to make headlines each weekend. Here are several prospects from the Natural State to watch out for this weekend. Each prospect is a player to watch out for over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2441317' first='Ethan' last='Polite']-Point Guard-North Little Rock-6'4” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2441317' first='Ethan' last='Polite'] has emerged as one of the state's point guards to watch out for over the next few seasons. He has the ability to fill up the stat sheet from all over the floor. On the offensive end of the floor, Polite has the range to hit with consistency from all three levels. Meanwhile, on the defensive end of the floor, he is a tenacious defender who can force turnovers all over the floor. Polite is a player who has the potential to big things over the next couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021901' first='Derrick' last='Hudson']-Power Forward-Springdale-6'7” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Hudson has developed into an enforcer in the paint. He is a low-post player who can consistently finish above the rim. Meanwhile, he has a soft medium-range jumper. Hudson battles for rebounds on both ends of the floor. He is a player who plays tight defense and will force opposing players to adjust shots. Hudson is a player to keep an eye on over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden McKenzie-Point Guard-Maumelle-5'10” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maumelle point guard is off to a strong start to the weekend. McKenzie is a point guard who can break down a defender off of the dribble. He is a player who can fill up the stat sheet on both ends of the floor. In a victory on Saturday with [program_tooltip program_id='2820896' first='Arkansas' last='Assault'], McKenzie had 14 points, four assists, eight rebounds, one block, and two steals. He is off to a tremendous start to the offseason, and I expect him to have a strong summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426780' first='Garyn' last='High']-Shooting Guard-Cave City-5'10” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent in the backcourt in the class of 2028 is impressive. [player_tooltip player_id='2426780' first='Garyn' last='High'] is a prospect who can handle the point guard spot as well as the shooting guard spot. He has the offseason with plenty of momentum and has not slowed down one bit. High has had a strong tournament performance in Memphis over the weekend. High had 13 points and four assists to go along with two three-pointers from beyond the arc. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->