Arkansas Prospects Travel to Tennessee Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The border battle was booming this weekend as multiple Arkansas groups rolled into the Prep Hoops Circuit Tennessee Showdown ready to prove a point. Whether it was toughness in tight games or sheer competitive fire, the Natural State left its mark against strong regional competition and reminded everyone that Arkansas hoops travels well. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2075264' first='All' last='Arkansas Red'] 17u</strong> - Role Players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guards - [player_tooltip player_id='2791833' first='Quincy' last='Perry Jr.'], [player_tooltip player_id='2762090' first='Braylen' last='Clegg']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry Jr. gives [program_tooltip program_id='2075264' first='All' last='Arkansas Red'] a steady, low‑maintenance backcourt presence. He handles offensive duties, moves the ball, and plays within structure. The kind of guard who keeps possessions alive and doesn't need volume to make an impact. His willingness to do the small things makes him a reliable piece in the rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clegg brings energy and toughness to the bench. He competes defensively, rebounds from the guard spot, and provides hustle buckets. He runs the break and defends hard. His role is simple but valuable: defend, run the floor, and make winning plays that complement the team's primary creators.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DYABL 16u</strong> - Glue Guys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guards - [player_tooltip player_id='2979231' first='Nic' last='Haines'], [player_tooltip player_id='3557508' first='Wyatt' last='Parker'], [player_tooltip player_id='2867371' first='Majae' last='Joyner']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haines is a helping hand in this backcourt, he plays fast and tough, he also keeps the offense moving and can score it when he's in rhythm. He defends with effort, moves the ball, and brings the kind of tough, coachable mindset you lean on to push through droughts or stretches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joyner is the two-way with active hands, hustle plays, and pressure on the ball. He changes the tempo with his motor and gives DYABL a spark in transition. As a slasher and defender, he fills gaps and impacts winning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker brings energy and effort every possession. He embraces his role, competes, and does the little things that hold a team together. Offensively, he plays to his strengths using quickness with the ball and knocking down shots when left open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DYABL 15u</strong> - Emerging Freshmen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forward - [player_tooltip player_id='3255400' first='Leroy' last='Williams'], <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/antywon-lamar-hampton-jr/" id="https://prephoops.com/player/antywon-lamar-hampton-jr/">Antywon Lamar Hampton Jr.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton has the frame and athletic tools to play multiple spots, and he showed flashes of being able to handle, attack, and defend across positions. He can switch defensively, push the ball in transition, and make effort plays. As his skill set sharpens and he grows into a more defined role, he has the potential to become a matchup problem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams brings the kind of early size and interior presence that immediately stands out in a 15U setting. Defensively, he showed flashes of being a rim runner and clean up guy and did well absorbing bumps on shot attempts and rebounds. As his offensive game opens up and he learns to play with more aggression, he projects as a interior piece with long‑term upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DYABL 14u</strong> - Top 10 2030 Arkansas Prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guard - [player_tooltip player_id='3574948' first='Dreshun' last='Franklin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forward - [player_tooltip player_id='2961167' first='Aaden' last='Cage']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franklin was one of the more intriguing early‑stage guards in the gym. He plays with a natural flow that allows him to get open looks and he showed glimpses of on‑ball creation that will only sharpen with reps. As his handle and defense continues to tighten and he learns to read help defenders, he projects as a guard who can impact both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cage brought size and a developing interior presence. He rebounds well for his age group and showed early signs of timing as a shot‑contester. Offensively, he's building around sealing, catching, and finishing with accuracy and consistency. As he adds more mobility and sharper footwork, his impact as a two‑way big should grow quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arkansas Hawks 14u</strong> - Led by #1 Overall 2030 Prospect</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guards - [player_tooltip player_id='3493637' first='Brayzon' last='Cal'], [player_tooltip player_id='3576180' first='DJ' last='Fowler']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forwards - [player_tooltip player_id='2874120' first='Justin' last='Peppers'], [player_tooltip player_id='2718722' first='Jontavius' last='Reynolds']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peppers has the early physical tools you want in a young forward: length, mobility, and a good eye for tracking the ball on shots, rebounds, and passes. He shows touch and footwork around the rim and the beginnings of a face‑up game. As he adds strength, a reliable, consistent jump shot and learns how to make others better every play, his impact could be monumental before it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cal showed early signs of being a lead‑guard presence with his willingness to attack and push tempo. He's still learning how to control pace, but the natural instincts are there. His confidence with the ball stood out, especially in transition, and as his outside shooting sharpens and his frame matures, he projects as a guard who can pressure defenses consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fowler brought energy and competitiveness on both ends. His motor on the perimeter was one of the bright spots for the Hawks. Offensively, he flashed moments of shot‑making and passing ability. As he grows more comfortable handling the ball and gains more reps, his ability to impact the game on both ends should keep expanding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reynolds brought a strong forward presence for his age group. He competes on the glass, runs the floor well, and showed glimpses of timing as a defender both around the rim and on the arc. Offensively, he's growing, especially with his ability to catch and finish. His long‑term upside will grow as his handle, shot, footwork and coordination continue to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->