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Brycten

Harris

Playing at one of the smallest schools in the state of Arkansas there is a hidden gem in Brycten Harris. College Ready Shooter, Skilled, and has the Size that translates to the College Level as the 2 spot! Plays with good pace and more then capable of making plays off the bounce when run off the 3pt line. Moves well without the ball in his hands, and does a good job of creating space in catch and shoot situations to knock down shots a at a high %. Do Some Research as he's a Late Steal after Leading His Team To The State Championship Game, Earning All-State Honors and being Selected the AR 1A Player Of The Year. Late Steal Hidden In A Small Town that will end up with A Scholarship Level Offer In April.

Projected Levels: D2 JUCO / NAIA
Accepted Offer: D1 JUCO Hesston University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Cade

Hartley

2 x All-District Player who is set to join the 1000pt Club this year at Glenn HS. 6'8 Skilled Stretch 4 who has the ability to score it at all 3 levels, tough matchup in PnR situations, and takes advantage of mismatches when they present themselves. Great Fit for Programs that run some High Low Action and set ball screens with their trail 4. Cade is a very tough matchup for bigger forwards, and too big for a Guard to Defend. Versatile Offensive and Defensive Player that can play and guard multiple Positions, and his best ball is in front of him. If he goes the JC Route he will end up at the D1 Level with 2 more years to Grow his Game, if he goes the 4 Year Route he would be a very good 4 Year Player at the D2 Level.

Projected Levels: D1 JUCO / NCAA D2
Interest to NCAA D2 Offer: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Bryson

Hawkins

Bryson is more of a 2 at the next level that can make PG plays from the wing position. Has a nice feel for the game and showcased a high basketball IQ at the DFW Camp. Doesn’t do things he can’t do, makes the easy play that leads to easy baskets, and can knock down the open 3 at a high %. A very solid prospect and skilled guard who can play the 1 and 2 spots, knows when to pass and when to shoot it, and is set to have a big Sr Season. One thing Bryson always brings is maximum effort to the court which will move him up college coaches boards.

*Projected Levels: D3 JUCO / NCAA D3
Accepted Offer: NCAA D3 East Texas Baptist University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham

Rico

Hernandez

Strong Built Combo Guard Who Is Better Off the Ball in Catch and Shoot Situations. Started the Day Winning The Skills Challenge & Finished the Camp on ‘Top’ leading his team to the ‘Top Prospect’ Title knocking down several big shots. I’ve always liked this kid, but having to move going into his Sr Season set him back a bit as he had to play a lot of PG this past year. Rico’s College Ready Strength is his ability to take and make 3pt shots off the bounce and off the catch which translates to the next level. Had a great showing and if you take a lot of 3’s from the 1-4 spots then Rico will be a FIT & Late Steal at the Small Colllege Levels.

Projected Levels: D3/D2 JUCO / NCAA D3+ (If You Lead League In 3pt Attempts-This Kid is a FIT) Twitter: ricoodez
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham

Josh

Hines

Josh is more than a shooter, he’s a team leader that makes the easy play that leads to the easy basket and is capable of making point guard plays from the 2 spot.   High IQ that won the Skills Challenge going away in the SA Camp over several guards that are now on college rosters. Solid skill set, shoots the 3 w/ range and is set to have a breakthrough Sr season at Smithson Valley. Would excel in a motion offense where you run good sets, recruit guards that can dribble, shoot and pass and spaces the floor with his ability to knock down the 3pt shot with range.

*Projected Levels: NCAA D3+ / Partial NAIA
Accepted Offer: NAIA Our Lady of the Lake University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Jackson

Hodge

6'5 SF that Played a Big Role in Richland College Winning The Conference Championship and Finishing #3rd in the Country. Plays to his Strengths, Has Improved His Face Up Game out of the HP and Strong and Physical Enough to Take Smaller Forwards or 3's Down Low and Finish Plays. Versatile Defender that can Guard the 2-4 Positions, Has Gotten Physically Stronger and Played His Best Ball Down The Stretch When It Counted The Most. Great Piece to the Puzzle at the NAIA Level That Will Bring a Winning Mindset and Experience To Any Program. HC Man to Man Defensive Teams That Set Ball Screens and Run High Low Action in the HC is a Great FIT!

Projected Level: NAIA
Interest to NAIA Offer: Avila University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Tristan

Holden

The first thing that stands out is Tristan’s great length, potential, and upside to grow into a very good college level prospect. Can finish around the basket off the bounce, when he puts it on the floor
he does a good job at finishing at the rim or making a play that leads to an open shot for his teammates. Very underrated passer with his size and is selfless, and does a good job of making the extra pass to the open man. Great help defender, rim protector, and uses his high basketball IQ to put himself in position on D to be very effective on both ends. Could benefit from a solid JC option as his best ball is in front of him and has NCAA D2+ potential if he continues to develop his game the next 2 years.

Projected Levels: NCAA D3+, late steal for NCAA D2 When Roster Spots Open and Portal Closes
Accepted Offer: NCAA D3 McMurry University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Thomas

Hunt

Thomas is an intriguing big man with the foundation, size, and skill set that makes him one to follow heading into his Sr Season. I can see him getting better and better the way he soaked up coaching, got tougher as the camp went on, and the effort he displayed on both ends. Plays bigger then 6’6, battles in the paint for position, has good hands, and finishes plays around the rim. With his approach, attitude, effort and size Thomas continues to improve and his Game has Grown since my Evaluation at the 2023 Camp. Perfect Stretch 4 that now has the ability to move to the 3 at the Next Level and be effective.

Projected Levels: NCAA D3+ / NAIA
Accepted Offer: NCAA D3 Cornell College
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Keion

Irvin

Keion is coming off a season where he was a big piece of the puzzle on a very good Houston Westbrook Team. He will head into his Senior Season with a much bigger role, which from all indicators at the Houston Camp he is ready to take on. Versatile 6’4 Playmaker that can play the 2-4 on Offense and can guard the 2-4 on Defense. Keion is at his best in the open court playing downhill, or making plays off the bounce in the half court. Stays in attack mode and finishes through contact in the paint. Really intriguing prospect with a big upside, took coaching well at the camp, and had a breakthrough Senior Season at Beaumont Westbrook. Just caught in a numbers Game playing alongside a D1 & D2 Signee this Year.

Projected level of Play: D2 JUCO / D1 JUCO Twitter: KeionIrvin

-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Kaden

Jackson

Two things are consistent by 2 x ‘Top Prospect’ Kaden Jackson, one he can shoot it and shoots it at a high %, and number two he makes a lot of winning plays without the ball in his hands that lead to wins. Shot over 50% from the 3pt line as a Junior, takes on the challenge of guarding the best player on D, and competes at a high level. Listed right now as a PG, but more of a combo at the next level with his ability to knock down shots. Has time on his side and brings a college ready weapon to the table with his ability to knock down 3’s at a high %. Plays with a chip, wants the ball in his hands in key moments, and plays with confidence which indicates he is putting in work when no one is watching.

Projected Levels: D2 JUCO / NCAA D3+ but I can see him move onto NAIA Boards in the Spring
Accepted Offer: NAIA Southwestern KS
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Avion

Jackson

Really Good Playmaker with PG skill set at 6'3 that can get to the Paint and finish or find the open man.
Rebounds it well for a Guard and is a scholarship level defender that can guard the 1-3 Spots. Avion was at his best making plays off the bounce, has good shot mechanics when left open beyond the arc and capable of knocking down timely 3s. Atascocita had another Great Season going 25-6 and Avion is a big reason why, he makes a lot of winning plays without the Ball in his hands, earned District Defensive POY and ran the PG Position at 6'4. If he ends up going the JC Route he could play his way into several D2/LM Offers after 2 Years To Continue To Grow His Game.

Projected Levels: D1 JUCO / NCAA D2
Accepted Offer: D1 JUCO Coastal Bend College
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

keithan

Jackson

Keithan is a big bodied guard who plays primarily the wing position, but has playmaking skills like a lead guard. His biggest offensive strength is he’s a highly skilled passer that makes the easy play that leads to easy baskets. He is at his best playing downhill and getting in the paint whether finishing at the rim or making the right play. He’s one of the better help defenders I’ve evaluated, and can switch on the ball with his ability to guard the 1-3 spots. Active defender, college ready body and excellent court vision when he’s in attack mode. Must continue to develop his perimeter shot moving forward, but plays to his strengths and will impact a small college team immediately on Defense and on the Glass while he progresses. Has a good motor and mindset so I predict he will continue to improve.

*Projected Levels: D2/D2 JUCO, NCAA D3, Late steal for an NAIA when Roster spots open (Interest to D1 JUCO Offer | UT-Tyler)
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140