Prospects Making Headlines

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second week of June was a busy one for several prospects. Here are a few more prospects making headlines on as well as off the hardwood this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194618' first='Anthony' last='Spratt, Jr.']-Shooting Guard-Benton-6'6” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Benton guard continues to open eyes on the recruiting trail. Spratt, Jr. handles the ball well and has no problem creating his own shot. He knows when to force the tempo and drive to the basket. Meanwhile, he has no problem making the extra pass to the open shooter. Spratt, Jr. plays hard on both ends of the floor and is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons for the Panthers. Earlier in the week, he earned a scholarship offer from the Missouri Tigers. He is a major target to watch on the recruiting trail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3027477' first='Jag' last='Richardson']-Shooting Guard-Fort Smith Northside-6'1” 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fort Smith prospect has the ability to play multiple positions on the floor. He battles in the paint on both ends of the floor. Richardson grabs rebounds on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, he does a great job of forcing turnovers and getting the fast break started. Richardson has the range to connect on jumpers from all three levels of the floor. He is a prospect to watch out over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1893319' first='Vatan' last='Paydak']-Point Guard-Pulaski Academy-6'5” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pulaski Academy point guard has not slowed down as we approach the middle of June. Paydak handles the basketball well and has no problem getting to the basket. He absorbs contact and is still able to finish with points. Paydak is unselfish with the basketball. He sees the floor well and will set his teammates up for easy baskets. Paydak had a strong camp performance at the Yale University camp earlier in the week. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2820927' first='Jayden' last='McKenzie']-Point Guard-Morrilton-5'10” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2820927' first='Jayden' last='McKenzie'] is a point guard to watch out for over the next few seasons with the Devil Dogs. McKenzie knows when to force the tempo and when to play at a more deliberate style of play. He sees the floor well and has no trouble finding the open shooter on the floor. McKenzie forces turnovers and turns defense into offense in the blink of an eye. He has the potential for a big season with Morrilton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->