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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2751007' first='Ty' last='Wright'] - Morrilton High School SR.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3042164' first='Peyton' last='Hicks'] - Genoa Central SR.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2906207' first='Trey' last='Rhodes'] - Arkansas High School SR.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2731357' first='Justiz' last='Butler'] - Subiaco Academy SR.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2858737' first='Kobe' last='Hughey'] - Nevada High School SR.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2989064' first='Caleb' last='Williams'] - Star City SR. (Watch List)</p>
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<p>Tejay Daley - Nettleton High School JR.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2774874' first='Cooper' last='Duerr'] - Ozark High School JR.</p>
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<p>Josh Mitchell - Hermitage High School JR. (Watch List) </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2407650' first='Elijah' last='Burgess'] - Dewitt High School SOPH.</p>
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<li>Attacks downhill, initiates contact on drives, not afraid to shoot it outside</li>
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<li>Strong-bodied guard with a confident handle.</li>
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<li>Uses his frame well to absorb contact; shows poise in half-court sets.</li>
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<li>Continue to sharpen decision-making and pick and roll reads, but upside as a lead guard is evident.</li>
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<li>Underrated forward with a high motor, that can score with efficiency.</li>
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<li>Hustles for loose balls, makes unselfish plays, reliable finisher around the rim.</li>
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<li>More polish on footwork and long-range touch to round out offensive game.</li>
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<li>Mobile big with strong instincts who can play 3-5.</li>
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<li>Tracks the ball well with anticipation for rebounds and blocks, finishes inside well.</li>
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<li>Add more to his face-up game and ball-handling to put it on the deck more often.</li>
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<li>Scoring guard with a knack for creating offense.</li>
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<li>Crafty off the dribble, confident mid-range jumper, fearless attacking the rim.</li>
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<li>Athletic guard with intensity, scoring mentality, and a self-driven mindset. </li>
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<li>Active on the glass, quick to contest shots, thrives in uptempo play.</li>
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<li>Expanding his range and sharpening footwork will elevate his impact on offense.</li>
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Each of these prospects below have shown flashes that demand attention, and together they highlight the depth of recruitable basketball talent in the state. Let's break down what makes each of them stand out, and where their growth could take them next. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.
Player Eval Notes: Physical, great build, passes eye test immediately Attacks downhill, initiates contact on drives, not afraid to shoot it outside Growth in playmaking and polish with ball-handling could unlock even more.
Player Eval Notes: Strong-bodied guard with a confident handle. Uses his frame well to absorb contact; shows poise in half-court sets. Continue to sharpen decision-making and pick and roll reads, but upside as a lead guard is evident.
Player Eval Notes: Underrated forward with a high motor, that can score with efficiency. Hustles for loose balls, makes unselfish plays, reliable finisher around the rim. More polish on footwork and long-range touch to round out offensive game.
Player Eval Notes: Mobile big with strong instincts who can play 3-5. Tracks the ball well with anticipation for rebounds and blocks, finishes inside well. Add more to his face-up game and ball-handling to put it on the deck more…
Crafty off the dribble, confident mid-range jumper, fearless attacking the rim.
Improving defensive focus and consistency against bigger guards will boost efficiency.
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Player Eval Notes: Athletic guard with intensity, scoring mentality, and a self-driven mindset. Active on the glass, quick to contest shots, thrives in uptempo play. Expanding his range and sharpening footwork will elevate his impact on offense.
Quick release, spacing weapon, moves well without the ball.
Adding speed and agility will make him a tougher matchup and help him defend.
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Interior forward size with mobility and instincts.
Above the rim play in transition, willing passer.
Development is needed on coordination, post footwork, and two-way toughness.
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Peyton
Hicks
6'7" | SF/PF
Genoa Central | 2026
State
AR
- Genoa Central SR.
Kobe
Hughey
6'1" | SG/CG
Nevada | 2026
State
AR
- Nevada High School SR.
Cooper
Duerr
6'5" | SG/SF
Ozark | 2027
State
AR
- Ozark High School JR.
Elijah
Burgess
6'7" | PF/C
DeWitt | 2028
State
AR
- Dewitt High School SOPH.
