Weekend News and Notes
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<p>High school basketball has tipped off all across the Natural State over the past few days. Here are several prospects who are making headlines over the weekend.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021873' first='Jacob' last='Lanier']-Combo Guard-Little Rock Parkview-6'6” 2026</strong></p>
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<p>Lanier is a difficult matchup for opposing defenders. He can take over a game on both ends of the floor. Lanier connects on jumpers from all areas of the floor. Meanwhile, he is an unselfish player with the basketball. He has no trouble finding the open shooter for easy baskets. Lanier is a tough defender who is capable of guarding multiple positions on the floor. Over the weekend, Lanier committed to the University of Nebraska and will play his college ball for the Cornhuskers.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373632' first='BJ' last='Knowlton']-Combo Guard-Jonesboro-6'3” 2026</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2373632' first='BJ' last='Knowlton'] is a player who has the versatility to guard multiple positions on the floor for the Hurricane. He is a player who can handle and distribute the basketball with no problems. He shoots the ball well from all three levels of the floor. Knowlton is a player who has the ability to light it up each night on the floor. Knowlton earned a scholarship offer from Colby Community College over the weekend.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393218' first='JJ' last='Wise']-Combo Guard-Sylvan Hills-6'3” 2027</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2393218' first='JJ' last='Wise'] is a prospect who has the potential to take over games this season for Sylvan Hills. Wise handles the ball well but is unselfish with the basketball. He is aware of where his teammates are on the floor. Wise is a prospect who has the versatility to guard multiple positions on the floor for Sylvan Hills. Over the weekend, Wise had the opportunity to take a visit to Belmont. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426780' first='Garyn' last='High']-Point Guard/Combo Guard-Cave City-5'11” 2028</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2426780' first='Garyn' last='High'] has opened up the season with a great performance in the red-white game. High can take over a game on the offensive end of the floor. High racked up 29 points, five assists, and nine three-pointers on the night. High continues to be a player to watch out for on both ends of the floor for Cave City. He is a player who has the potential to have a big season.</p>
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High school basketball has tipped off all across the Natural State over the past few days. Here are several prospects who are making headlines over the weekend.
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