News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school basketball season is only a few short weeks away. However, that does not mean we do not have Prep Hoops Arkansas news and notes to catch up on this week. In this article, we will highlight several players making headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751007' first='Ty' last='Wright']-Point Guard-Morrilton-6'2” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Morrilton point guard has no trouble playing an up-tempo or half-court style. He is able to break down an opposing defender and drive into the paint. Wright has a great understanding of where his teammates are on the floor. He plays hard on both ends of the floor. Wright does a great job of getting into passing lanes and forcing turnovers. Earlier in the weekend, Wright earned a scholarship offer from Hendrix College. He is a player to watch out for this season with the Devil Dogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews']-Small Forward-Little Rock Christian-6'6” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews'] is one of the best players in the country in the class of 2026. He is able to guard multiple positions on the floor. Meanwhile, he raises his level of play each time he steps on the floor for Little Rock Christian. Andrews produces double doubles with ease and he has the ability to take over a game on both ends of the floor. Andrews had the opportunity to take a visit to Arkansas over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382371' first='Jayden' last='Slaughter']-Combo Guard-Little Rock Parkview-6'6” 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382371' first='Jayden' last='Slaughter'] is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season for the Patriots. Slaughter shoots the ball well from all three levels of the floor. Meanwhile, he can get into the paint and absorb contact all the while finishing with points. Slaughter is a player who works on both ends of the floor to grab rebounds. The talented Parkview guard earned a scholarship offer from Holmes Community College over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Spratt Jr.-Shooting Guard-Benton-6'6” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future is bright for Anthony Spratt Jr. over the next few years. He is an athletic prospect who has the range to hit from anywhere on the floor. Spratt Jr. does an excellent job of absorbing contact and finishing with points. He does a great job of snagging rebounds on both ends of the floor. Spratt Jr. had the chance to visit the University of Arkansas with [player_tooltip player_id='2021880' first='JJ' last='Andrews'] over the weekend. Both are major prospects to watch out for throughout the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->