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Hoopsfest Game Changers: Summer Showdown

Hoopsfest Game Changers: Summer Showdown
Donald Tatum
Donald Tatum June 28, 2026 @ 09:51 PM
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Jake Woodard
Jake Woodard 6'0" | SG | 2029
LA
Isaiah Johnson
Isaiah Johnson 5'9" | PG | 2030
LA
Zaylon Birdlong
Zaylon Birdlong 6'0" | CG/PG | 2028
LA
Austin Turner
Austin Turner 6'3" | CG/SG | 2027
LA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hoopsfest Summer Tournaments always bring out the best in players as they summer ball for state high schools is the last opportunity for players to show what they have been working on with their school. Big time players, big time plays and big time implications. It is a peek into things to come for the upcoming season. Here is a peek at a few players that made an impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422462"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41bfb1db6b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zaylon continues to impress with each game because he shows another part of his game. When I get calls and texts about players, it is always interesting, but he delivered on all I have been told. Bigger, stronger, faster and more skilled. The slim skilled kid is now filling out and showing his next level potential. HIs growth and development keeps him in high level prospect conversations and could push Pineville back to their success from a couple years ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3681591,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41bfb1db736"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haynes is a bight young star in Louisiana and after watching him play once, his game is elite. He is smart on the ball and works to get his team mates involved. He is poised under pressure and makes quick decisions that consistently confuse the defense. Remember the name because Haynes is a high IQ Point guard with a high motor that could easily facilitate winning for Pineville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2958179"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41bfb1db790"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson steps into his freshman season at Lincoln Prep as a State Champion and starting Point Guard with a big role in the overall team success. He has already shown that he has the skill and hoop understanding to manage a game. In a tough match up vs Evangel he also showed that he can knock down shots and handle intense pressure. Johnson is a poised PG with immense upside and a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3564704"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41bfb1db7e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodard is a developing young player at LCP and in a tense match up vs Holy Cross showed that he is ready to step into a more productive role at Loyola. Noticeably bigger than last season, he has the size to deal with the physicality of the game and is shooting the ball with confidence. He is also more aggressive defensively, and that will keep him on the court for sure. Keep an eye on Jake as he continues to build his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132729"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41bfb1db84b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turner is playing lights out basketball this summer and is poised to make a big jump in his prospect status. He is playing with confidence and trusting his jump shot making him one of the most dangerous scorers in North Louisiana. He is a big strong guard with next level athleticism and plays the game the right way. He is an established three level scorer with heavy emphasis on the three ball now, which is dangerous for the rest of the state. His 27 in the Championship game closes the summer with a bang. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Hoopsfest Summer Tournaments always bring out the best in players as they summer ball for state high schools is the last opportunity for players to show what they have been working on with their school. Big time players, big time plays and big time implications. It is a peek into things to come for the upcoming season. Here is a peek at a few players that made an impact.

Zaylon Birdlong

Zaylon Birdlong

LA
CG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Zaylon
Birdlong CG/PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Pineville
|
LA
Hoopsfest Game Changers: Summer Showdown
Zaylon continues to impress with each game because he shows another part of his game. When I get...
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School: Pineville
Club: Cenla dynasty
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Ferrari Haynes

Ferrari Haynes

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Ferrari
Haynes PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Pineville
|
LA

Ferrari Haynes

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School: Pineville
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Isaiah Johnson

Isaiah Johnson

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2030
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Isaiah
Johnson PG
Class
2030
Height
5'9"
LA
Hoopsfest Game Changers: Summer Showdown
Johnson steps into his freshman season at Lincoln Prep as a State Champion and starting Point Guard with...
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Isaiah Johnson

State: Louisiana
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Jake Woodard

Jake Woodard

LA
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Jake
Woodard SG
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Loyola Prep
|
LA
Hoopsfest Game Changers: Summer Showdown
Woodard is a developing young player at LCP and in a tense match up vs Holy Cross showed...
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Jake Woodard

State: Louisiana
School: Loyola Prep
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Austin Turner

Austin Turner

LA
CG/SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Austin
Turner CG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Huntington
|
LA
Hoopsfest Game Changers: Summer Showdown
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School: Huntington
Club: Louisiana Elite
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