December Edition 2030 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2030 has the potential to be a strong class in the Natural State on the hoops side of things. Prep Hoops Arkansas has updated the player rankings for the class of 2030. Here are several new prospects to watch out for on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2989065' first='Courtland' last='Hampton']-Point Guard/Shooting Guard-Drew Central-5'8”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2989065' first='Courtland' last='Hampton'] is a versatile prospect in the backcourt for Drew Central. He is the type of guard who can attack the opposing defense. Hampton gets into the paint with ease and will make the extra pass or finish with points on his own. He is an unselfish player with the ball, and he can play at a variety of tempos. Hampton stays active on both ends of the floor. He gets into passing lanes and turns defense into offense. Hampton has a bright future ahead of him and is a player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ayerron Abernathy-Point Guard-Maumelle-5'6”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maumelle always has talented players coming down the pipeline. The class of 2030 has a talented point guard in the form of Ayerron Abernathy. Abernathy handles the basketball well and makes it a point to get his teammates involved on the offensive end of the floor. Abernathy has a good shooting touch. He has the ability to connect on jumpers from all three areas of the floor. Abernathy is another Hornet to watch out for in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2964464' first='Rylan' last='Lewis']-Point Guard/Shooting Guard-Watson Chapel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2964464' first='Rylan' last='Lewis'] uses his dribble and ball handling to his advantage in attacking opposing defenders. Lewis is able to get into the paint for points or to make the extra pass to the open defender. He has a smooth shooting touch and will knock down shots from all three levels of the floor. Lewis is a player to watch out for over the next few years with Watson Chapel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jag Richardson-Shooting Guard-Fort Smith Northside-6'0”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jag Richardson is a guard who can cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders. He can drain the deep three with impressive consistency. Richardson is not afraid to force the tempo to keep opposing defenders on their heels. Meanwhile, he plays aggressive defense and will get into the passing lanes to get a fast break going. Richardson is a player to watch out for with the Grizzlies over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->