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What Arkansas Athletes Stood Out in Tennessee?

What Arkansas Athletes Stood Out in Tennessee?
Victor Scott
Victor Scott May 11, 2025 @ 12:55 PM
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Jayden McKenzie
Jayden McKenzie 5'10" | PG/SG | 2028
AR
Jaylen Heard
Jaylen Heard 6'4" | SF | 2028
AR
Gavyn Holman
Gavyn Holman 6'4" | CG | 2027
AR
Javarious Russell
Javarious Russell 6'0" | CG | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The circuit ball events across Tennessee this weekend featured some standout performances from rising talents. Arkansas athletes showcased their skills in high-energy matchups, proving why they deserve attention from scouts and coaches. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on&nbsp;“X“&nbsp;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":["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-6820bb9f4e08d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Russell played effectively on both ends, showcasing his usual 2-way play style. Heavy on ball defense with active hands and an intense demeanor led to stops and steals, turning into quick, easy offense in transition. He played fast, getting to the lane off the dribble, beating defenders with his quick first step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434051"],"_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-6820bb9f4e0fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holman made plays with the ball, whether getting to his strong hand to finish or finding teammates in motion. He played well off screens, reading defenders, and he scored from the field efficiently. He shot the ball from deep with accuracy, and he rebounded well, pitching in 2nd chance points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820927"],"_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-6820bb9f4e180"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden played a solid, complete set of games defending the perimeter, scoring from mid-range and in, and sharing the ball. He played through physical defense, controlling the ball and setting the table for teammates. He defended with agility, turning opposing guards and cutting them off to their spots. His scoring came in timely moments, on isolation drives with strong finishes in the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820904"],"_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-6820bb9f4e1d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heard played consistent basketball through 3 games over the weekend. He rebounded the ball very well, showing his willingness to box out and find teammates with solid outlet passes, pushing the fast break. He displayed his ability to score in the lane with patience and finish through contact, drawing fouls as he knocked down his free throws efficiently.</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":"Chanse Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sylvan Hills","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"AR Flight","_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-6820bb9f4e2e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chanse played with speed and agility while controlling the ball on drives. He was able to score with sharp, shifty ball-handling moves, getting defenders out of position. When defenders played back to stop his drives, he made them pay with efficiency from beyond the arc. He shared the ball well, finding teammates in scoring position with good vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The circuit ball events across Tennessee this weekend featured some standout performances from rising talents. Arkansas athletes showcased their skills in high-energy matchups, proving why they deserve attention from scouts and coaches. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas

Javarious Russell

Javarious Russell

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2026
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Javarious
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2026
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Benton
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AR
What Arkansas Athletes Stood Out in Tennessee?
Russell played effectively on both ends, showcasing his usual 2-way play style. Heavy on ball defense with active...
Written by Victor Scott
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Gavyn Holman

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Class
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Little Rock Central
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AR
What Arkansas Athletes Stood Out in Tennessee?
Holman made plays with the ball, whether getting to his strong hand to finish or finding teammates in...
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Jayden McKenzie

Jayden McKenzie

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What Arkansas Athletes Stood Out in Tennessee?
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Jaylen Heard

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Jonesboro High School
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What Arkansas Athletes Stood Out in Tennessee?
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School: Jonesboro High School
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Chanse Smith

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