August Edition Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming out of the summer club circuit and just before the high school season gets started is a great time to shine a spotlight on players flying under the radar. Each month, we will highlight several players who have been flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2821329' first='Michael' last='Booze']-Combo Guard-Hot Springs Lakeside-5'7” 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2821329' first='Michael' last='Booze'] has impressive versatility and can handle multiple positions for the Lakeside Rams. Booze is a prospect who can light it up from anywhere on the floor. He gets it going on the offensive end of the floor quickly during a game. He is a player who is capable of upping the intensity on the defensive end of the floor. Booze is a prospect to watch out for on both ends of the floor, and a player who I expect to have a big high school basketball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2574722' first='Jordan' last='Orr']-Shooting Guard-Nettleton-6'2” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2574722' first='Jordan' last='Orr'] is another prospect who can fill up the stat sheet on both ends of the floor. He is the type of guard who will attack the paint. Orr can absorb contact and still finish with points. Orr is not afraid to take the big shot. Meanwhile, he plays tight defense from anywhere on the floor. He has a knack for playing tight defense and forcing turnovers. Orr is a prospect to watch out for as the high school season gets closer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2721482' first='Parker' last='King']-Shooting Guard-Wynne-6'3” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wynne guard is a player who must be accounted for on the offensive end of the floor. He can light it up from anywhere on the floor. King excels at getting into the paint and finishing with points. He is an unselfish player who has no problem making the extra pass to the open shooter. King is a player who will work 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='2542611' first='Meisha' last='Croutch']-Shooting Guard-Conway-6'0” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 class is a deep class with plenty of talented prospects to watch out for over the next few years. One player to watch out for over the next few years is [player_tooltip player_id='2542611' first='Meisha' last='Croutch']. Croutch excels at forcing the tempo and being aggressive on the fast break. He attacks opposing defenders. He has the range to hit from beyond the three-point arc. Croutch is a player who can play tight defense on the defensive end of the floor. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->