Weekly Roundup: 7 Prospects Making Noise in February

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These seven hoopers aren't just playing well; they're shifting momentum, changing expectations, and forcing their names into every conversation heading into March. Let's look at who's trending up. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landon Burley - Sleeper senior you should know for Columbia Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>30 pts, 4 asts vs Strong</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>21 pts, 4 asts vs Strong</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>20 pts, 3 asts vs Hermitage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>30 pts, 5 rebs vs Bradley</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389965' first='Koa' last='Rockwell'] - Huge uptick across the board in recent games to end the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>31 pts, 8 rebs vs Joe T Robinson</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>40 pts, 13 rebs vs Lisa Academy </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>21 pts, 8 rebs vs Clinton</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>30 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts vs Heber Springs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2484366' first='Aidan' last='Gill'] - Consecutive solid scoring outputs vs quality opponents</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>26 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts , 4 stls vs Jonesboro</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>30 pts vs LR Central</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2300186' first='Xavier' last='Cox'] - Clutched district championship behind solid play district games statlines:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li> 22 pts, 3 rebs, 8 asts, 3 stls vs Dumas</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>20 pts, 3 rebs, 8 asts vs Lake Village</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2473516' first='Peyton' last='Strickland'] - 3-0 Week to finish regular season conference play. Last 3:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>25 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>19 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>24 pts, 9 rebs, 3 asts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2820934' first='Jace' last='Gatlin'] - Sheridan 22-6 overall record 11-2 5A South. His last 3 games:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>19 pts, 3 rebs (6/6 FTs)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>17 pts (8 pts in paint, 2 3PM)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>30 pts, 3 rebs (6 of 11 from 3pt 54%)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2889455' first='Gus' last='Stewart'] - Finished conference play with a near double-double big game and a win to advance to the regional playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>23 pts 9 rebs 6 asts (62% from the field) (6/8 FTs)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->