Under the Radar Players That Will Make a “BIG” Impact Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These prospects have been hard working at their game. Now that the season is officially started, these student athletes look forward to showcasing their skills on the court. With so many players to cover in Arkansas, some have already been on college visits and attended camps. Being aware of the collegiate schedule is important for potential prospects and these five won't be "Under the Radar" for long.<strong> </strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1090910' first='Payton' last='Caudle']</strong> is representing Arkansas girls' basketball on a national level! <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187049' first='Lyla' last='Raulston']</strong> is a tree that can shoot the 3, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1090246' first='Tesli' last='Johnson']</strong> is getting off to a great start to her season. [player_tooltip player_id='1093269' first='London' last='Hicks'] is looking to have a breakout season, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='876333' first='Claire' last='Citty']</strong> is a special player worthy of recognition as well. Let's look closer at these prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1187049' first='Lyla' last='Raulston']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jasper","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672f03f539037"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This Forward for Jasper has started the season off with impressive outings versus Bergman and Shirley. Raulston is lengthy and athletic which she uses 100% of. I enjoyed watching impressive clips of Lyla's ability to attack the rim and draw fouls. Her willingness to learn and strict focus on defense keeps her on the court. Her scoring will continue to grow. She will help Jasper by continuing to shoot 3's the way she does and should have a successful season in 24-25! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1090246' first='Tesli' last='Johnson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lead Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672f03f539116"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The class of 2026 have quite a few "Under the Radar" prospects in Arkansas girls' basketball. The 5'7 guard from Lead Hill is averaging 15.5pts / 3stls and 7.8rebs a game. Johnson is a slashing guard who keeps defenders on their toes and who can box out any big under the basket and get rebounds. Be on the watch for this one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1093269' first='London' last='Hicks']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Beebe","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672f03f5391aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hicks is a quick forward who gets up and down the court very well. Her reaction time is very impressive and proves she has good hand -eye coordination. This sophomore can score and rebound and will be leaned on in those areas this season. London's 5'9 frame allows her to stretch out the floor and shoot from beyond the arc. " An all-around player" she calls herself and has the game to back it up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876333"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1056053,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-672f03f539215"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Heather Healy</strong> of the <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='712401' first='Arkansas' last='Sting']</strong> spoke highly of Citty and her hard work. Her height and length give her an advantage over her peers, but her skill level is what will draw her to you. A spot up shooter with a quick release and soft touch for the ball, she looks comfortable when launching it from distance. Claire can get in the paint as well and score at will. She has an unseen strength that will only get stronger and that she will encourage. This Junior guard received a 3A Region 6 All Conference Team selection and a 3A All-State Honorable Mention last year. 24-25 Will be a breakout year for this one and #3 should land high in the rankings for her class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1055996,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1090910' first='Payton' last='Caudle']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fayetteville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='712392' first='Banshees' last='']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672f03f5392bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1090910' first='Payton' last='Caudle'] just received a spot on ESPN's Top 100 List for Class of 2028! Congratulations! If you haven't seen her play...you will. She stands out on the court with her skill level and high basketball IQ. Caudle has played for the 15U Team for the [program_tooltip program_id='712392' first='Banshees' last=''] at the age of 12 and can play all 5 positions! She's on the right track and already has offers from Kansas St. and Oklahoma St. with a host of others in line. This year will be the year that she becomes a household name representing the state of Arkansas in girls' basketball! Payton is special and watching clips of her coaching AAO youth team shows her love for the sport through teaching it while still being a student of the game. Truly remarkable! Fayetteville opens their season on the road versus Greenwood on Thursday 11/14 and she won't be "Under the Radar" any longer. When the rankings coming out, Caudle should be top prospect in her class 2028 and also well deserving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->