North Little Rock “Pro Day” Insights

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NLR, now under the new reigns of head coach Monty Patel, hosted their first annual “Pro Day." The event was designed to give college coaches, media, and evaluators an early, up‑close look at what's developing inside the program. From workouts to live action, the Pro Day offered a clear snapshot of the talent, structure, and competitiveness Patel is building as he begins his shaping of one of Arkansas' most storied basketball programs. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Scrimmage Breakdown / Team White vs Team Blue</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The scrimmage stayed competitive throughout, with both teams trading momentum swings. They leaned heavily on spacing, drive‑and‑kick actions, and ball movement to generate clean looks. The guards attacked early gaps, showed active hands and solid rotations, while making sure everybody got looks and touches. The Blue vs White Pro Day game gave coaches and evaluators a clear look at how quickly the roster is adapting and which players are ready to take the next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 1 stats: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdPn3TiPV5R/">Day 1 NLR Pro Day Stats by Kfletch</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 2 stats: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdSTq6kt-z9/">Day 2 NLR Pro Day Stats by Kfletch</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Featured Players</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397948' first='Elijah' last='Bryant'] - Bryant brought energy and versatility, impacting the game on both ends. He attacked closeouts strongly, seeking contact, as the 3pt shot wasn't falling for the day. Bryant's growth curve continues trending upward at the top of the class and state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194551' first='Owen' last='Stewart'] - Stewart continues to show he's working towards being one of the most polished guards in the state. His pace is smooth, his handle is tight, and he consistently finds scoring windows without forcing the action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397927' first='Bryson' last='Cannon'] - Cannon's size and intangibles were on full display. He rebounded, defended, and got up shots in volume to keep his team moving. Bryson's versatility makes him one of the most valuable pieces on the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2841220' first='Zhion' last='Harris'] - Harris continues to grow into his identity as a long, athletic playmaker. He handled the ball with confidence, created advantages off the bounce, and showed improved comfort balancing scoring and facilitating.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2826531' first='Noah' last='Fuqua'] - Fuqua played with discipline, making smart reads, and keeping the offense spaced. He shot well from behind the arc and didn't force shots with limited touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->