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Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops

Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops
Victor Scott
Victor Scott February 19, 2025 @ 01:55 PM
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Taylor Crum
Taylor Crum 6'6" | SF | 2025
AR
Trenton Cooley
Trenton Cooley 5'10" | SG | 2025
AR
Derek Shepard
Derek Shepard 5'10" | PG | 2025
AR
Rakebrien Wallace
Rakebrien Wallace 6'3" | CG | 2025
AR
Amare Neal
Amare Neal 5'10" | PG | 2025
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at these senior prospects as they hit the court, aiming to solidify their status in the postseason. They're ready to battle for district, regional, conference, and state championships. Get to know their skills and keep an eye on them as they progress through the 2025 season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392149"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b5281d47a05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shepard is a shifty playmaker at the point guard position. He excels under pressure, maintaining his composure to find teammates and execute plays effectively. His great court vision allows him to play through contact while keeping an eye on the movement across the court. Defensively, he brings intensity and can hold his own against bigger guards driving the lane. Watch closely as he leads his team through the toughest playoff conference in Arkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021784"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b5281d47a69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neal is an impactful guard aiming to lead his team to success through the district tournament, regional, and onto the state playoffs. His unmatched hustle and conditioning make him a force on the court, sprinting effectively in both directions. His drive and determination help him finish inside and battle through tough defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392384"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b5281d47aaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooley combines athleticism and hustle with skilled scoring and solid playmaking abilities. He's a versatile defender, capable of guarding multiple positions and smoothly transitioning between guards and wings. With excellent body control, he relies on his touch to finish inside when driving. He's also a capable outside shooter and an underrated passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2358459"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b5281d47aee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wallace is definitely a player to keep an eye on as he aims to lead his team into the playoffs. With his high basketball IQ, he's adept at creating his own shots off the dribble and driving to the basket to generate scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates. He consistently poses a threat from beyond the arc and has a talent for finding teammates as they cut or transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2441359"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b5281d47b2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor is a flexible forward who excels both inside and outside. He fights for rebounds and uses his size to create opportunities after securing the board. With great court vision, he passes accurately to set up scoring chances for his teammates. He can shoot from deep and over defenders, making him a difficult match-up. He navigates the paint well and makes smart decisions whether passing or scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at these senior prospects as they hit the court, aiming to solidify their status in the postseason. They're ready to battle for district, regional, conference, and state championships. Get to know their skills and keep an eye on them as they progress through the 2025 season!

Derek Shepard

Derek Shepard

AR
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Derek
Shepard PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Fort Smith Northside
|
AR
Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops
Shepard is a shifty playmaker at the point guard position. He excels under pressure, maintaining his composure to...
Written by Victor Scott
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Derek Shepard

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State: Arkansas
School: Fort Smith Northside
Club: Natural State Warriors
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Georgia Southern
Amare Neal

Amare Neal

AR
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Amare
Neal PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Tuckerman
|
AR
Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops
Neal is an impactful guard aiming to lead his team to success through the district tournament, regional, and...
Written by Victor Scott
Georgia Southern
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Amare Neal

State: Arkansas
School: Tuckerman
Club: Texas Impact
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Trenton Cooley

Trenton Cooley

AR
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Trenton
Cooley SG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Van Buren Highschool
|
AR
Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops
Cooley combines athleticism and hustle with skilled scoring and solid playmaking abilities. He’s a versatile defender, capable of...
Written by Victor Scott
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Trenton Cooley

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State: Arkansas
School: Van Buren Highschool
Club: Natural State Warriors
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Rakebrien Wallace

Rakebrien Wallace

AR
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Rakebrien
Wallace CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Lakeside
|
AR
Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops
Wallace is definitely a player to keep an eye on as he aims to lead his team into...
Written by Victor Scott
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Rakebrien Wallace

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State: Arkansas
School: Lakeside
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Highlights

Taylor Crum

Taylor Crum

AR
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Taylor
Crum SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Greenbrier
|
AR
Playoff Hopefuls – 2025 Hoops
Taylor is a flexible forward who excels both inside and outside. He fights for rebounds and uses his...
Written by Victor Scott
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Taylor Crum

State: Arkansas
School: Greenbrier
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