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2028 Players to Watch this Fall

2028 Players to Watch this Fall
Tom Tabler
Tom Tabler August 4, 2025 @ 03:18 PM
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Jayden Puckett
Jayden Puckett 6'1" | CG/PG | 2028
AR
Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith 6'5" | PF/SF | 2028
AR
Ryker Chronister
Ryker Chronister 6'2" | 2028
AR
Owen Stewart
Owen Stewart 6'0" | CG | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The school year gets started next week for students across the state of Arkansas. In today's article, we will highlight several 2028 prospects who have the potential to have a big season in the high school ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194551' first='Owen' last='Stewart']-Combo Guard-North Little Rock-6'0”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194551' first='Owen' last='Stewart'] is a versatile prospect who has the ability to play multiple positions on the floor. Stewart does a great job of handling the basketball. He has a tremendous sense of where his teammates are on the floor. Stewart does a great job of shooting the basketball from all three levels of the floor. Stewart is a high-energy player on both ends of the floor. He has the potential for a big season this fall and is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621319' first='Ethan' last='Smith']-Power Forward-Parkers Chapel-6'5”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Parkers Chapel forward is a prospect who has no problem battling for rebounds on both sides of the ball. He works to get to loose balls and start the fast break in the opposite direction. Meanwhile, he is a threat to score and has a smooth jump shot. He expends energy on both ends of the floor. Smith is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons and is a prospect who has the potential for a big 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2767576' first='Jayden' last='Puckett']-Combo Guard-Pea Ridge-6'1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2767576' first='Jayden' last='Puckett'] has the versatility needed to guard multiple positions on the floor for Pea Ridge. Puckett does an impressive job of handling the basketball. He is able to set the tempo and play at a quick pace or take his time and break down the opposing defender. Meanwhile, he has the range to connect on jumpers from anywhere on the court. Puckett does a great job of getting it going on the offensive end of the floor. He is a guard to watch out for over the next few seasons for Pea Ridge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382043' first='Ryker' last='Chronister']-Shooting Guard-Lavaca-6'2”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382043' first='Ryker' last='Chronister'] is going to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders over the next few years. He is capable of defending multiple positions. Chronister has no problem filling up the stat sheet. Meanwhile, he has the range and accuracy to connect on jumpers from beyond the three-point arc. He does a good job of staying active on both ends of the floor and can force turnovers on a consistent basis. Chronister is a prospect to watch out for with Lavaca.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The school year gets started next week for students across the state of Arkansas. In today's article, we will highlight several 2028 prospects who have the potential to have a big season in the high school ranks.

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