Deeper Look at In-State Team Camps

Team camps delivered a full dose of grit, growth, and glimpses of what's ahead. These prospects left a lasting impression. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram” tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.    Bruce proved that his minutes have been earned, not given, through his presence on both ends of the floor. His scrappy, never-back-down attitude is giving his team an edge and carving out his role for the upcoming senior season. He did a good job at talking loud on defense, he also chested up on drivers and fought through contact. Offensively, he knocked down spot-ups in rhythm and played with vision on the move, finding cutters and kick-outs.     AJ played solid offense, controlling the ball on drives off the catch from the wing, and he also made things look easy on the fly in fastbreak situations. He attacked closeouts, using balance and touch to finish in traffic. In transition, he ran his lane hard and made smart, decisive reads. His mix of feel, pace, and body control kept defenders off balance, and the more he touches the ball, the better things tend to happen.     Walker was a spark from tip to buzzer, in his time off the bench. On offense, he attacked straight lines with power, keeping defenders on his hip and using creativity to finish against length. He brought a smooth but stern presence, and his activity translated directly to momentum swings in live reps.     Shelton brought an old-school wing toolkit with modern spacing reads. He attacked with shoulders low on straight line drives, squeezing by defenders en route to the rim. Off the catch, he drove hard into gaps and kicked out to the wings, setting them up for open looks.     Bolding delivered a steady floor game. He operated well in tight spaces, keeping his dribble alive and threading passes through traffic. His effort on drives created angles, and he held his own against some of the better scorers on the defensive side of the ball.     Coleman played with poise and punch. He used solid jab steps to shake defenders and got to his spots, showing his growing IQ on shot selection. What stood out about his scoring and playmaking was his ability to absorb contact and finish through it. Defensively, he brought energy, staying attached on the ball and chasing shooters off their spots.     Cannon showed flashes of future lead guard upside with his confident handle and decision-making touch. He navigated pressure with control, stringing together crossover moves to get where he wanted. His handle was purposeful, setting up not just himself but teammates. His skill set suggests he could evolve into a primary initiator.     Bullock has moved over to FS Northside, under Coach Wilmath. He looks more confident with the ball in hand, taking shots from the mid-range and beyond. He rose into mid-range jumpers with confidence, using his length and elevation to shoot over contests. Defensively, he read passing lanes with anticipation and used his wingspan to shrink space.     Williams brought a blue-collar edge wrapped in smooth athleticism. He covered ground in transition like a track star with bounce, slashing to the rim or slipping dimes to cutters. In half-court sets, he attacked closeouts with control, adjusting mid-air around length. The blend of motor and versatility jumped out for the freshman.

Team camps delivered a full dose of grit, growth, and glimpses of what's ahead. These prospects left a lasting impression. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram” tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.