News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The club summer circuit is on fire this time of year. Here are some news and notes to keep track of as the month of July starts to wind down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2441317' first='Ethan' last='Polite']-Point Guard-Maumelle-6'5” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2441317' first='Ethan' last='Polite'] continues to build momentum as the summer starts to wind down. Polite put on display his ability to break opposing defenders down off of the dribble in Saint Louis this week. He is accurate on his shot from all three levels of the floor. Polite has added a step-back jumper to his game, which causes plenty of headaches for opposing defenders. He sees the floor well and makes accurate passes to set his teammates up for easy baskets. Polite is a player to watch this upcoming high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2888433' first='Darius' last='Lawson']-Combo Guard-Blytheville-6'5” 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2888433' first='Darius' last='Lawson'] is a guard to watch out for over the next few years. Lawson has proven to be a double-double machine over the past few weeks on the circuit. He has a smooth shooting touch and has no problem extending his range. Lawson is a player who continues to grab rebounds on both ends of the floor. He is a prospect to watch out for as the summer starts to wind down and the high school season approaches.</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>Pulaski Academy is loaded with talented backcourt prospects to watch out for this upcoming season. [player_tooltip player_id='1893319' first='Vatan' last='Paydak'] does an excellent job of handling the basketball. Paydak sees the floor and makes good decisions with the basketball. He has a knack for finding the open shooter on the floor. Meanwhile, Paydak shoots the ball well from all three levels of the floor. Against Unranked EYCL, Paydak struck for 26 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in Georgia. He is a player to watch out for as the high school season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389965' first='Koa' last='Rockwell']-Combo Guard/Shooting Guard-Pulaski Academy-6'6” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389965' first='Koa' last='Rockwell'] is another part of a dangerous backcourt combination with Pulaski Academy. Rockwell fills up the stat sheet on both ends of the floor. He is another prospect who has had strong performances in Georgia the past few days. Against Houston Hoops, Rockwell struck for 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months. Rockwell has the potential for a strong senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->