Weekend Notebook: 6 Arkansas Players on the Go

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arkansas prospects were scattered across the map this weekend, competing in live periods, regional sessions, and circuit stops. Here are six players who made noise on the road, showing growth, production, and flashes that translate. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2475029' first='Rylen' last='Brown']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing with force inside; banging in the paint all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Using size, strength, and body control to finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consistently created scoring angles by sealing, wedging, and dislodging defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical presence that set the tone in all three wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reliable interior production with high‑effort, high‑impact in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2847864' first='KJ' last='Addison']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Growing confidence as a true three‑level scorer; shot selection trending upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athleticism is popping with hang‑time finishes, floating in the air on rim attacks and dunk attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Getting downhill with control creating lanes with burst and body balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Comfortable pulling up, spotting up, or attacking gaps off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playmaking reads improving as defenses collapse on his drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2397934' first='Ashton' last='Shelton']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 3: 18 pts, 3 rebs, 5 ast balanced scoring + playmaking, controlled the tempo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 4: 12 pts, 3 rebs, 7 ast leaned into facilitator mode, created clean looks for teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showing good guard play all session: poised, unselfish, and efficient.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scoring + playmaking combo stood out; reads ball screens well and keeps the offense organized.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guard intangibles show up in game reps. Pace, decision‑making, and ability to impact without forcing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landon Holloway</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playmaking IQ is developing fast the reads are cleaner, decisions more intentional.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dynamic guard who's becoming more comfortable creating offense for himself and others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 PPG, 3 APG, 2 SPG steady production with growing two‑way value.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting the ball well: 44% from three, 45% from the field efficient, confident stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Uses pace, change of direction, and feel to open up scoring windows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426263' first='Malik' last='Ali']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 1: 6 pts, 2 ast, 5 reb active early, played through contact, steady energy on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 2: 11 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast more assertive scoring, cleaned up the boards, good second‑chance activity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 1 Avg: 8.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.5 APG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impact came from effort + physicality, he didn't need touches to stay involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reliable presence on the boards both games; consistent motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2989066' first='Lathyn' last='Cox']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team went 3–1; Cox was a major scoring engine all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Averaged 21 PPG with 2 SPG high‑volume production and solid defensive activity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High‑volume 3‑point shooter who can heat up fast and score in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Small, quick freshman guard with burst who creates space and gets shots off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Competitive edge shows plays with confidence, pace, and a scorer's mentality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator -->