2026 Watch List: Seniors’ Last Shot

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Last Shot Watch List is all about the prospects who still have real upside to unlock. The prospects with tools and flashes that haven't fully settled yet. They're not finished products, and that's exactly what makes them valuable. These are the moldable players coaches look for when they want someone who can grow in a system, learn through reps, and take a jump with structure and experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2430387' first='Xavier' last='Deloach'] 6'2" SF Joe T Robinson</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2384293' first='Tra'Bennett' last='Fuller'] 6'0" PG Drew Central</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2382364' first='Spencer' last='Ruff'] 6'0" SG Bryant</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2393205' first='Noah' last='Osborne'] 6'0" SG Little Rock Christian</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2123713' first='Noah' last='Butler'] 6'8" C/PF North Little Rock</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2866841' first='Markel' last='Roddy'] 5'10" SG/PG Nettleton</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2021921' first='Malik' last='Blanks'] 5'8" PG Magnolia</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='3026257' first='Jaylon' last='Briscoe'] 6'0" CG Sylvan Hills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2294136' first='Holden' last='Murphree'] 6'2" PF Valley View</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2986122' first='Ethon' last='Jones'] 6'2" PG/SF Sylvan Hills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2838987' first='Conner' last='Baber'] 6'2" SG/PG NWA Hornets (Homeschool)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2376593' first='Carson' last='Hillis'] 6'0" SG Batesville</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2842985' first='Alexander' last='Pagliani'] 6'0" C/SF Fayetteville Christian</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384293' first='Tra'Bennett' last='Fuller'] (6'0 PG, Drew Central)</strong> — Downhill, physical, and sets the tone as a lead guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021921' first='Malik' last='Blanks'] (5'8 PG, Magnolia)</strong> — Quick creator with pace and first step that leads to paint touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2986122' first='Ethon' last='Jones'] (6'2 PG/SF, Sylvan Hills)</strong> — Position-flexible handler who pushes tempo and defends multiple spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2866841' first='Markel' last='Roddy'] (5'10 SG/PG, Nettleton)</strong> — Tough, hustle player who can knock down spot-up looks outside the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3026257' first='Jaylon' last='Briscoe'] (6'0 CG, Sylvan Hills)</strong> — PG/SG guard who looks to run the break, filling the wing to the corner. Confident 3pt shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2838987' first='Conner' last='Baber'] (6'2 SG/PG, NWA Hornets)</strong> — Poised shooter/creator who plays with feel and balance. Comfortable leading, rhythm scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2376593' first='Carson' last='Hillis'] (6'0 SG, Batesville)</strong> — Smooth guard with touch and playmaking versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382364' first='Spencer' last='Ruff'] (6'0 SG, Bryant)</strong> — Reliable shooter and effort guy who spaces and competes. Back-to-back 2x 6A State Champion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393205' first='Noah' last='Osborne'] (6'0 SG, Little Rock Christian)</strong> — Confident perimeter catch and shoot player, with a clean release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430387' first='Xavier' last='Deloach'] (6'2 SF, Joe T. Robinson)</strong> — Long, active wing who plays with effort and finishes in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2294136' first='Holden' last='Murphree'] (6'2 PF, Valley View)</strong> — Undersized but tough as nails. He rebounds, battles, and hustles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2842985' first='Alexander' last='Pagliani'] (6'0 C/SF, Fayetteville Christian)</strong> — Strong interior piece who rebounds and plays physical. Breakout late blooming senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2123713' first='Noah' last='Butler'] (6'8 C/PF, North Little Rock)</strong> — Big, physical post who alters shots and finishes through contact. Sat out a year, played football though. Tough and active.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->