Top Young Basketball Prospects: Week One Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week one for basketball has now come to a close and buddy let me tell you I am as excited as all get out for what this season has in store. Teams all across the state were in action and it was good to see how so many ball clubs got better over the offseason. There were some matchups that were tune up games (one sided affairs) and then there were some interesting early season contests where teams could check and see what they were made of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday all across the state had clubs suiting up and competing on the hardwood. Personally, I was able to catch multiple games and I wasn't disappointed from what I saw. I mean Bradley Central is going to be tough as usual. Ezell-Harding has some pieces. Bartlett is strong. Cleveland is a sleeper. York means business. Look, I know we are going to have some holiday hoops this week, but for week 1, this was more than anyone could have asked for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent we have in this state from the different classes is so exciting to watch and follow. To see girls getting after it and battling each possession is truly a sight to see. I saw so many kids who were confident in their abilities, confident in their shot, and didn't hesitate to let that thing fly or finish around the rim. Scoring I will say is up around the state. It's not that the defense is bad, but there are a lot of girls with skills. If you are anything like me, you can't wait until tomorrow when teams are back in action. Hoops is back baby! This is going to be an awesome season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some standouts from Saturday around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513228"],"_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-6743dd4888137"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hands down one of the best prospects in the state and in her class. Looks like a prospect. Walks like a prospect. She is beast mode. I'm going to tell you this, when I tell you she was locked in from the moment she walked into the gym, I knew the game would be over early. This girl battled down low, was on the boards, and took shots to her advantage. Just took over the game right from the start. I love how she established herself early and often to get to her favorite spots. It will be interesting to see where she commits to go play at the next level. Wherever she decides, that program will be getting a true hooper. Tremendous get with huge upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["822475"],"_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-6743dd48881c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talented freshman that shines when the lights come on. She was hot from the field, knocking down shots from multiple spots on the floor. This kid is a gamer and she was feeling it as her club traveled to Coalfield. Look for her to continue on this trajectory and be a solid option for the Lady Raiders. The Lady Raiders have a sensational freshman in their grasp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[792678],"_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-6743dd488821c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Though her team lost, this kid played with poise and executed efficiently. Multiple times she came up clutch in the stretch, hitting shots to help her team stick around. She was trapped multiple times (or so they thought), but she was able to keep her dribble alive and hit the open teammate. Solid defender, she forced the Lady Eagles into some tough shot attempts. Tough kid who will continue to grow and be a solid prospect to keep an eye on.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409005"],"_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-6743dd4888260"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Her impact is crazy good. This talented senior had 10 pts, 6 rebs,2 deflections, 1 steal, and 1 assist against a talented Link Academy out of Missouri. Zoey is the leader of this Lady Panthers team and when she is on, it's hard for anyone to knock off this team. She has tremendous size and reach, super talented, Zoeyand her teammates are on a mission to win the state crown this season. Get that championship belt ready because Zoey is ready to carry that thing on her shoulder. Great talent who is going to have a breakthrough senior season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["290719"],"_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-6743dd48882a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If schools only knew what they missed in this kid. Arkansas got a steal and this kid can do it all for the Lady Bearettes. Inside, outside, defensive end, boards, steals, deflections, you name it, she leaves her fingerprints on every facet of the game. This tremendous talent is out for another state ring. She too is on a mission to show everyone that she is one of the best in her class and in the state. A premium two-way player who is lethal as all get out. Good luck stopping her as she is on a mission to kick butt and take names this year!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->