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PH Recruiting News and Notes

PH Recruiting News and Notes
Tom Tabler
Tom Tabler January 16, 2026 @ 02:34 PM
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Elijah Bryant
Elijah Bryant 6'2" | CG | 2028
AR
JJ Wise
JJ Wise 6'3" | CG | 2027
AR
Duke Bowman
Duke Bowman 6'4" | SG | 2026
AR
Cole McGarrah
Cole McGarrah 6'3" | SF/SG | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school basketball season has reached the halfway point of the season. Friday is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some recruiting news throughout the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2380381' first='Duke' last='Bowman']-Small Forward-Shiloh Christian-6'4” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shiloh Christian forward has the ability to take a game over on both ends of the floor. Bowman connects on jumpers from all three levels of the floor. Meanwhile, he does a great job of battling for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Earlier in the week, Bowman placed his commitment to Simpson College out of Iowa. He is a player to watch out for as conference play heats up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393218' first='JJ' last='Wise']-Combo Guard-Sylvan Hills-6'3” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2393218' first='JJ' last='Wise'] is a versatile prospect for Sylvan Hills. He has no problem using the dribble to work his way in the paint. Wise has the ability to absorb contact and still finish with points. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next two seasons. Wise had the opportunity to visit Central Arkansas earlier in the week. Wise has the potential for a big close to the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2376832' first='Cole' last='McGarrah']-Shooting Guard-Prairie Grove-6'3” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2376832' first='Cole' last='McGarrah'] is a player that opposing defenders must account for on the floor. He has the range to connect on jumpers from all three levels of the floor. McGarrah does a nice job of moving without the basketball to get open for a shot. He is a tough defender who does a great job of keeping his hands active on the defensive end of the floor. McGarrah earned a scholarship offer from Missouri Baptist University this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2397948' first='Elijah' last='Bryant']-Shooting Guard-North Little Rock-6'2” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397948' first='Elijah' last='Bryant'] can take a game over on both ends of the floor for the Charging Wildcats. He is an athletic prospect who works his way into the paint and finishes strong. Meanwhile, he is an unselfish player who has no problem making the extra pass. Bryant handles the ball well which he uses to create his own shot. Bryant is a player who will making a visit to the University of Arkansas in the next few days. Bryant is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The high school basketball season has reached the halfway point of the season. Friday is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some recruiting news throughout the Natural State.

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