Weekly Hoops Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school basketball season is heading toward the postseason rapidly. Here are a few prospects who had impressive games last week in the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2820934' first='Jace' last='Gatlin']-Combo Guard-Sheridan-6'0” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sheridan guard has the ability to take over a game on both ends of the floor. [player_tooltip player_id='2820934' first='Jace' last='Gatlin'] is a guard who has the range to connect on jumpers from anywhere on the floor. Last week, against Hot Springs Lakeside, Gatlin struck for 30 points and six rebounds on the night. He is a prospect who has the potential to have a strong close to the season. Gatlin is a player to watch out for as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews']-Shooting Guard/Small Forward-Little Rock Christian-6'6” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews'] is closing out his senior season in impressive fashion. Little Rock Christian earned another impressive victory over Little Rock Parkview last week. Andrews had no trouble stuffing the stat sheet on both ends of the floor. Andrews struck for 20 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks on the night. Andrews is a player to watch out for as the playoffs approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2841723' first='Brenner' last='Boren']-Small Forward-Rogers Heritage-6'6” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2841723' first='Brenner' last='Boren'] is another senior prospect who is closing out the regular season for the War Eagles. Boren was a force on both ends of the floor against Fort Smith Southside last week. Boren lit the Mavericks up to the tune of 16 points, seven rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and one assist. Boren is a prospect to watch out for as Heritage winds down the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sylas Pershall-Point Guard/Shooting Guard-Lincoln 5'8” 2031</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lincoln guard is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of years for the Wolves. Pershall does a great job of handling the basketball. He has proven to have the range to connect on jumpers with consistency. Pershall closed out the basketball season in impressive fashion against Elkins last week. Pershall had 17 points on the night and gave Lincoln fans a glimpse at the future over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->