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<p>On Day 2, the energy spiked, matchups tightened, and several prospects seized the moment. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram” tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Slaughter played like a swiss-army knife with his three-level attributes, slashing lanes, pulling up in rhythm, and defending across multiple spots. He attacked with force, relentlessly, finishing above the rim or carving out body-controlled finishes with getting to his right hand. Defensively, he shifted between assignments seamlessly, showing off lateral burst and anticipation that led to deflections and blocks from the help side.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A wiry shot maker with a scorer's mentality, Knowlton let it fly with confidence and converted tough jumpers under duress. His off-ball movement popped, relocating to corners after driving kicks or cutting baseline when defenders turned their heads. He played with a quiet flame, letting his game do the loud talking. He's growing as a playmaker and a consistent deep threat, which is something I look forward to seeing this upcoming season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Blair didn't just run the show, he dictated tempo. The compact guard played with a high-IQ pulse. He blended patience and quick bursts, setting up ball screens and reading coverages like a veteran. When the lane collapsed, he delivered live-dribble dimes ambidextrously and when he didn't, he finished with creativity and touch over size. Blair's poise from behind the arc, decision-making, and fearlessness in traffic made him one of the standouts on the floor.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Eli was a tone-setter<em>.</em> Offensively, he used ball screens to string out defenders, getting to his floater and lay-ups or swinging the ball to corners with accuracy. His toughness showed late, taking charges, securing loose balls, and organizing his squad when things got hectic. He shifted gears off the bounce, probing defenders before dropping dimes with either hand, often through tight windows. What he lacked in height, he made up for in vision and craft. He froze shot-blockers with head-fakes and change-of-direction speed, scoring with purpose.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Smith brought size, swagger, and skill to the backcourt. He initiated offense with poise, changing directions mid-drive and snapping crisp passes off the dribble. He absorbed contact like a forward but finished with guard touch, using angles, footwork, and patience to outmaneuver defenders. When locked in, he looked like the toughest cover on the floor.</p>
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On Day 2, the energy spiked, matchups tightened, and several prospects seized the moment. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram” tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.
HEIGHT
6'6"
POS
CG/SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Arkansas
School:
Parkview
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Arkansas
School:
Jonesboro
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Arkansas
School:
Little Rock Central
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Arkansas
School:
Farmington
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HEIGHT
6'5"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Arkansas
School:
North Little Rock
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