Underclassmen Standouts 2028-2030

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get a view of a few underclassmen who are putting up numbers that make you stop and double‑check the box score. Who dropped 54 points one night and followed it with 40 the next? Take a look below for more insights! Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayden Easter | Foreman | 2029 - Totaling 94 points in two games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easter exploded offensively, scoring 54 points in one game, then 40 in the next, avg. 47 points across two contests. His scoring run shows elite confidence and consistency at a young age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2426780' first='Garyn' last='High'] | Cave City | 2028 - 30 pts, 11 rebs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High delivered a balanced performance with 30 points and 11 rebounds, proving he can dominate both as a scorer and on the glass. Having a recent outing with a points-assists double-double shows versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2826501' first='Parker' last='Long'] | Bryant | 2029 - 18 pts, 2 stls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long chipped in 18 points and 2 steals, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively while making plays on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spencer Sugg | Heber Springs | 2029 - 15 pts, 13 rebs, 5 blks, 3 stls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sugg stuffed the stat sheet in the 9th-grade game with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 steals, highlighting his upside as he moves into varsity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Pitts | Drew Central | 2028 - 8 pts, 9 rebs, 2 stls, 2 blks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pitts added 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, showing his value as a steady glue guy contributor who impacts multiple areas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2826623' first='Gabriel' last='Filani'] | Mills | 2030 - 20 pts, 20 pts, 15 pts in the last 3 games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Filani has averaged 18 points per game over his last three outings, proving his scoring consistency and emerging as a future player to track in the 2030 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->