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Backcourt Sparks at Elite Arkansas Preseason Showcase

Backcourt Sparks at Elite Arkansas Preseason Showcase
Victor Scott
Victor Scott September 23, 2026 @ 02:24 PM
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Melvin King
Melvin King 6'3" | PG/SF | 2027
AR
Lawson Beck
Lawson Beck 5'10" | CG/SG | 2027
AR
Sidney Smith Jr
Sidney Smith Jr 5'10" | SG | 2027
AR
Sabian Graham
Sabian Graham 5'9" | PG | 2027
AR
Micah Dew
Micah Dew 6'3" | SG/SF | 2027
AR
Kyler Sharp
Kyler Sharp 6'0" | SG | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This guard group brought a wide mix of scoring, creation, toughness, and connective play. Some stretched the floor, some carved out shots off the bounce, some organized actions, and others supplied the energy that keeps possessions alive. Different strengths, different roles, but each one found a way to leave a mark in live action and shape how the gym moved. Keep your eyes peeled for more in the upcoming season from these seniors. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Te'Jay Daley (Nettleton HS 2027)<br>Aggressive perimeter threat who hunts threes. Comfortable firing off the bounce or the catch and forces defenders to guard higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dae'vion Bailey (Marion HS 2027)<br>Shifty creator with real scoring feel. Uses change‑of‑pace and tight handle to get to spots and generate offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2747160' first='Micah' last='Dew'] (Westside HS 2027)<br>Smart facilitator who keeps actions organized. Good vision, steady playmaking, and a natural connector in ball‑screen situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karlyal Hyland (Marion HS 2027)<br>High‑energy scoring guard. Attacks gaps, plays fast, and puts pressure on defenses with constant movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2952479' first='Sidney' last='Smith Jr']. (Jonesboro HS 2027)<br>Compact scoring guard with quick release. Finds shots in tight spaces and doesn't shy away from contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2762075' first='Sabian' last='Graham'] (Marked Tree HS 2027)<br>Ball‑handling shot creator. Uses his dribble to carve out space and get into pull‑ups or rhythm jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382018' first='Kyler' last='Sharp'] (Westside HS 2027)<br>Glue‑guy guard who fills gaps. Defends multiple spots, makes simple plays, and stabilizes possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3601970' first='Melvin' last='King'] (Wynne HS 2027)<br>Connector piece who moves the ball and keeps spacing clean. Makes decisions that help actions flow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3479524' first='Lawson' last='Beck'] (Riverside HS 2027)<br>Stocky, physical defender at the guard spot. Absorbs contact, contests well, and brings toughness to matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

This guard group brought a wide mix of scoring, creation, toughness, and connective play. Some stretched the floor, some carved out shots off the bounce, some organized actions, and others supplied the energy that keeps possessions alive. Different strengths, different roles, but each one found a way to leave a mark in live action and shape how the gym moved. Keep your eyes peeled for more in the upcoming season from these seniors. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.

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