August 2026 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A new school year has started in the Natural State. This means it is time to update the Prep Hoops Arkansas player rankings and add some new additions to the mix. Here are several prospects making debuts on the Prep Hoops Arkansas 2026 player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021873' first='Jacob' last='Lanier']-Combo Guard-Little Rock Parkview-6'6”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Parkview guard can facilitate the scoring for his teammates or take over a game on the offensive end of the floor. Lanier gets into the paint with ease and can absorb the contact and finish with points or make the extra pass. He does a great job of staying active on both ends of the floor. Lanier gets into passing lanes and snags loose balls with ease. Lanier is a prospect to watch out for this season with the Patriots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021882' first='Aidan' last='Chronister']-Shooting Guard-The New School-6'7”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021882' first='Aidan' last='Chronister'] has the ability to light it up on the offensive end of the floor. He gets into the paint and finishes with points. He has the range to connect from all three levels of the floor. Chronister causes problems for opposing defenders with his 6'7” frame and ability to hit the jumper. He keeps his hands active on the defensive end of the floor. Chronister is capable of forcing turnovers and grabbing rebounds on both ends of the floor. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2926501' first='Anthony' last='Hester']-Combo Guard-Little Rock Mills-6'5”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Mills guard had a strong summer and is looking to keep that momentum rolling into the high school season. Hester is a high-energy player who plays hard on both ends of the floor. He is a prospect who can finish in the paint or beyond the three-point arc. Meanwhile, he plays tight defense and causes plenty of problems for opposing players who he guards. Hester is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2883702' first='Jalen' last='Neal']-Shooting Guard-Marion-6'3”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2883702' first='Jalen' last='Neal'] has earned the reputation as being one of the best defenders on the floor in the state. He gets to loose balls and forces plenty of turnovers. Neal had a strong summer on the camp circuit. He continues to raise his level of play each time he steps on the floor. Neal shoots the ball well and connects on jumpers from anywhere on the floor. Neal is a player to watch out for this season with the Patriots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->