Breakout Basketball Stars: Players Poised for Success

As the summer basketball season winds down, several players have emerged as names to watch heading into the upcoming year. The work put in since the end of last season has begun to pay dividends, showing up in improved skill sets, expanded roles, and increased opportunities. For many, all that was needed was a chance to step into the spotlight. Now, with greater responsibility and confidence, they are prepared to showcase their abilities in new roles and on bigger stages. Here are some of the players poised to make a significant impact on the basketball landscape in the months ahead.    [player_tooltip player_id='2422719' first='Devin' last='Elmore'] is one of the most under rated players in the state and his stock is surely on the rise. His game has come full circle and poised for the next level. He checks all of the boxes for a college level prospect and his move to Carroll puts him in a place with a rich history in basketball. New coach and a star on the rise is the recipe for a breakout season from Elmore. Keep an eye on this rising impact player in Louisiana.     [player_tooltip player_id='2318074' first='Kameron' last='Rivers'] is stepping into a leadership role as PG1 at Captain Shreve and he looks ready for the job. What has changed is his ability to knock down shots. Chico has been in the gym, and he is shooting the deep ball with ease. He is a high energy competitor with a full out attack mentality which makes for some fun basketball to watch. Rivers is a name on the bubble and could raise his stock as the point guard for one of the toughest teams in the state.     [player_tooltip player_id='3679733' first='Shavaris' last='Watson'] returns to Ferriday as a state champion with tons of upside. He is a collegiate level prospect and traditional point guard. He is a Chris Paul type guard. He can score but chooses to facilitate making them an early pick to repeat as State Champions. He is a visible on court leader, strong two way player and a high IQ player. Watson will make a jump into the rankings putting pressure on those in front of him to continue his upward trajectory.     [player_tooltip player_id='2889412' first='Quantavious' last='Sanford'] continues his upward trajectory and continues to develop since first watching him back in December. He is a tough competitor with a high motor on both sides of the ball. His intangibles are the underlining motor for a lot of things that make Green Oaks a high level basketball program. His shot making has improved, he continues to build his body and he absorbs contact easily getting to the rim. Sanford is an easy pick for state stock riser.     [player_tooltip player_id='2532371' first='Fritz' last='Garganta'] comes back to Menard as a senior and one of the highest producers on the roster. He has locked in on his skills and is shooting the three ball at a high level this summer. Menard is playing an aggressive schedule, but that builds toughness. I expect Fritz to make a lot of noise in basketball conversations as he steps into a bigger role for his senior season.    Stay locked in as we continue to highlight standout players from around the state.

As the summer basketball season winds down, several players have emerged as names to watch heading into the upcoming year. The work put in since the end of last season has begun to pay dividends, showing up in improved skill sets, expanded roles, and increased opportunities. For many, all that was needed was a chance to step into the spotlight. Now, with greater responsibility and confidence, they are prepared to showcase their abilities in new roles and on bigger stages. Here are some of the players poised to make a significant impact on the basketball landscape in the months ahead.