2026 Prospects Showing Why Their Games Translate

As the season tightens and conference play hits its most competitive stretch, a handful of Arkansas prospects continue to show they have the tools, maturity, and versatility that translate beyond the high‑school level. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.   Guards Built Around Skill, Pace, and Perimeter Feel   [player_tooltip player_id='2021885' first='Ryder' last='Scribner'] - The New School 2026   [player_tooltip player_id='2986182' first='Landen' last='Hill'] - Little Rock Hall 2026   [player_tooltip player_id='2960791' first='Jace' last='Sullivan'] - Little Rock Hall 2026   Switchable Wings Built for Modern Basketball   [player_tooltip player_id='2965879' first='Jabarih' last='Washington'] - Har-Ber 2026   [player_tooltip player_id='2382371' first='Jayden' last='Slaughter'] - Little Rock Central 2026   [player_tooltip player_id='2228083' first='Lane' last='Webster'] - Brookland 2026    Scribner is one of those guards who's smooth off the bounce, patient in ball screens, and never looks rushed. Ryder creates separation with craft, hesitations, shoulder dips, pace changes, etc., and once he gets a defender leaning, he's getting to his pull‑up or spraying it out. He's a perimeter technician who understands how to manipulate space.     Hill brings that natural scorer's rhythm you can't really teach. He's comfortable operating outside the arc, uses pace to get defenders off balance, and has a jumper that comes off with ease. Landen is effective on or off the ball, confident, and always hunting the right shot. When he gets downhill off a closeout, he's tough to keep in front.     Sullivan is the kind of perimeter guard coaches trust because he impacts both ends. Offensively, he's a reliable catch‑and‑shoot threat who spaces the floor and makes the next read without overthinking it. Defensively, he competes at the point of attack. Jace brings size, strength, and that steady, perimeter presence every lineup needs.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    Washington is the definition of a matchup problem. He's strong enough to guard bigger bodies, quick enough to guard smaller guards, and his offensive game keeps expanding. He thrives in the mid‑range, attacks closeouts with power, and uses his length to disrupt passing lanes. Plug him anywhere, and he finds a way to impact winning.     Slaughter brings that long, fluid, downhill style that fits perfectly in the tweener wing mold. He's at his best attacking gaps, finishing through contact, and using his athleticism to cover ground defensively. Jayden's ability to guard multiple spots, knock down shots reliably, and play in transition makes him a high‑value piece for the next level.     Webster is a high-flying wing who runs the floor well and uses his athletic tools to win possessions. He rebounds outside his area and has solid defensive IQ with positioning and awareness. Offensively, he's a microwave shooter and thrives when help defenders lose track of him. Lane's versatility, explosiveness, and defensive instincts make him one of the most reliable big wings in his class.

As the season tightens and conference play hits its most competitive stretch, a handful of Arkansas prospects continue to show they have the tools, maturity, and versatility that translate beyond the high‑school level. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.