Seven Seniors Searching for Their Next Move

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their seasons ended earlier than they would have liked, but their grind hasn't. These are the players who made enough noise to stay on coach's radar heading into spring. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Guards &amp; Lead Creators</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2969823' first='Koby' last='Thompson'] – 5'10 PG – Westside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is a quick table setter with a crafty handle and has shown the ability to play to 1-spot and score when needed with a career-high of 47 points posted this season. He keeps defenders guessing and thrives in transition. As he becomes more aggressive as a defender, his value only increases his chance to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2461817' first='Jackson' last='Hallam'] – 5'11 PG/SG – Elkins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hallam is a high‑energy guard who makes good reads and plays with confidence. He's quick, competitive, and can switch between scoring and facilitating. His steadiness makes him a reliable backcourt piece to build up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3139547' first='Jordan' last='Abram'] – 6'0 PG – Stuttgart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abram is a quick, confident guard who thrives in space and when attacking closeouts. He's becoming more consistent from the perimeter and plays with a scoring mindset that pops when he's aggressive. His burst gives him potential, as he puts on more muscle to help defend bigger guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2898434' first='Festus' last='Martin'] – 6'0 PG/SG – The New School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin is a creator who he competes, defends, and shows flashes as a secondary scorer. With improved finishing and decision‑making, he becomes a steady guard who fits in small college systems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2986183' first='Kaleb' last='Burns'] – 6'1 CG – Joe T. Robinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burns thrives in an uptempo style. He gets downhill for paint touches with quickness, creates advantages, and brings energy every possession. A 1,000+ point scorer in his career, he plays with the ability to pressure defenses and that makes him a plug‑and‑play guard for programs that want pace to grow with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2971509' first='Jacob' last='Willard'] – 6'4 SG – Bay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willard plays with maturity and feel. He scores at all three levels, reads defenders well, and rarely forces the issue. His polished offensive game makes him one of the more complete scoring guards in the class. Coming off a late season injury, his comeback will define his mature approach and highlight his love for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3045720' first='Javon' last='Raye'] – 6'4 CG – eStem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raye brings a long, fluid frame and versatility in the backcourt. At 6'4, he can initiate offense, score in space, and use his length to bother matchups defensively. His ceiling rises as he sharpens consistency on both sides and grows his IQ, but the tools are all there for a next‑level combo guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->