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<p>These five weren't just productive, they set the tone. You could see it in the pace they played with, the confidence in their decisions, and the way they carried themselves play after play. Take a look at 5 of the guys who set the bar high. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.</p>
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<p>Jovan Reed (Texas) - Reed was one of those guys who just looked the part the moment he checked in. Strong frame, balanced athlete, and everything he did felt controlled. He handled it, scored it, defended with discipline, and played in a way that didn't demand touches to matter. You could see him slide into different roles depending on the possession. Thinking it through... move it, finish it, guard it and he stayed unselfish the whole time. Easy eye‑test guy who quietly impacted a lot of sequences.</p>
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<p>Cameron Crawford (Texas) - Crawford showed flashes right away. Skinny frame, that helped him get into tight spots, but he didn't shy from contact. He kept attacking the rim and looked comfortable pushing the ball in transition. His handle was fluid enough to get space for himself, and he had a natural feel to the way he dribbled into gaps and made plays. One of those guards who plays with a quiet confidence and finds ways to get downhill even without a physical profile yet.</p>
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<p>Michael Green (Texas) - Green brought a lot of the little things you want to see with good intangibles, steady play, and a willingness to talk and keep guys going. His mid‑post size gave him a spot to operate, and he played through contact with good core strength. He rebounded well, stayed active on both ends, and his vocal energy stood out. One of those players who ties things together.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3605461' first='Nathaniel' last='Uyigue'] (Texas) - Uyigue was like a bull getting downhill. Strong paint‑attacking guard/wing who used his body control and finishing touch to get through traffic and score inside. His solid frame and broad shoulders gave him natural leverage as he cleared lanes, absorbed bumps, and still found angles at the rim. Every drive felt intentional, and once he got two feet in the paint, he was tough to stop.</p>
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<p>Hunter Range (Oklahoma) - Range played a really steady, glue‑guy role. He scored it when opportunities came, but what stood out more was how active he was as a help‑side defender, able to slide over, contest, and clean up mistakes. He stayed connected, communicated, and made the small plays that keep possessions alive. One of those guys who doesn't need to over dribble the ball or have a high usage every game and still finds ways to impact the game.</p>
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These five weren't just productive, they set the tone. You could see it in the pace they played with, the confidence in their decisions, and the way they carried themselves play after play. Take a look at 5 of the guys who set the bar high. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.
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