State Basketball Playoff Standouts
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The high school basketball season has come to a close in the Natural State. The basketball playoffs had plenty of exciting moments and strong performances. In this article, we are going to look at several players that were standouts during…
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Continue ReadingThe high school basketball season has come to a close in the Natural State. The basketball playoffs had plenty of exciting moments and strong performances. In this article, we are going to look at several players that were standouts during the state playoffs. Several prospects closed out high school careers in style as well.
Courtney Crutchfield Courtney Crutchfield 6'3" | CG Pine Bluff | 2024 State AR -Scoring Guard-Pine Bluff-6’3”-2024
The future Missouri Tiger had an excellent showing in the state championship game earlier in the week. Crutchfield put on a show in the state championship game against Benton. He was active on both ends of the court and hit several clutch shots along the way. The Pine Bluff guard struck for 24 points, 6 rebounds, 6 steals, and 1 assist. In the fall, he will be playing college football for the Missouri Tigers. He is a prospect to watch out for, whether it be on the gridiron or on the basketball court.
JJ Andrews JJ Andrews 6'5" | SG Little Rock Christian | 2026 State AR -Combo Guard-Little Rock Christian-6’7”-2026
Little Rock Christian has one of the most talented teams in the state on the hardwood. JJ Andrews JJ Andrews 6'5" | SG Little Rock Christian | 2026 State AR had a tremendous season this season. Earlier this week, Andrews helped Little Rock Christian earn a state championship in the 4-A conference. Andrews was active on both ends of the court and that motor did not slow down one bit. In the state championship game, Andrews racked up 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on the night. He is a prospect to watch out for this summer as the summer circuit heats up.
Annor Boateng Annor Boateng 6'5" | SF Little Rock Central | 2024 State AR -Small Forward-Little Rock Central-6’5”-2024
Little Rock Central is another team that opened plenty of eyes throughout the course of the high school basketball season. Annor Boateng Annor Boateng 6'5" | SF Little Rock Central | 2024 State AR earned MVP honors in the state championship game earlier in the week. Boateng earned a double-double and gave us a little preview of what to expect with the Missouri Tigers next season. He racked up 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist in the state title game. Boateng is a player with the talent to open plenty of eyes next season.
Layne Taylor Layne Taylor 5'11" | PG Farmington | 2024 State AR -Point Guard-Farmington-5’11”-2024
One of the most dynamic players in the state finished out his high school career in impressive fashion this week. In the state championship game, Taylor finished the night with 40 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds on the night against Little Rock Christian. The talented Farmington point guard will be playing his college basketball for North Texas next season. He is a prospect to watch out for at the next level and a player with the potential to open plenty of eyes next season.