Players Who Opened Eyes in Regionals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The regional playoffs saw plenty of impressive performances. Players who advanced to the state tournament and closed out the regular season strong, as well as several who didn't, will be discussed in this article today.</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>Gatlin is closing out the high school basketball season performing well on both ends of the floor. Gatlin filled up the stat sheet against Hot Springs last week. He struck for 34 points, seven three-pointers, seven rebounds, and four steals on the night. Gatlin is a prospect who continues to raise his level of play each time he steps on the floor. He is a player to watch out for as the season closes and club play begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2926501' first='Anthony' last='Hester']-Shooting Guard-Little Rock Mills-6'6” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hester is a versatile player who has the ability to guard multiple positions on the floor for the Comets. Hester does an excellent job of staying active on both ends of the floor. He will battle for rebounds and work to get to loose balls on both ends of the floor. Against Little Rock Hall in regional play, Hester racked up 10 points and 13 rebounds on the night. He is a player to watch out for in the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kayden Job-Power Forward-Lincoln-6'4” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kayden Job is a dynamic athlete on the hardwood as well as on the gridiron. On the basketball court, Job gets into the paint and works on both ends of the floor. Closing out his career in the regional playoffs. Job struck for 27 points against Lamar. Job is a player who has flown under the radar but is a dynamic prospect who has the ability to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2989066' first='Lathyn' last='Cox']-Point Guard/Shooting Guard-DeWitt-5'10” 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cox has had no trouble opening eyes this season. He continued his impressive play in the regional tournament last week. Over the course of the three game tournament, Cox averaged 15.3 points per game. He is a player who is active on both ends of the floor. Cox has no problem making the extra pass and getting his teammates involved on both ends of the floor. He is a player to watch out for in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->