Key Points
  • SBLive is covering Arkansas high school basketball, featuring eight Class 5A boys teams to watch.
  • Harrison Goblins: Expectations to surpass last season's performance; key players include Cole Cecil, Ryder Scribner, and Hayden Martin.
  • Hot Springs Trojans: Known for patience and late-season improvement; players to watch are Octavious Rhodes, Tyrell Honey, and Kendall Williams.
  • Lake Hamilton Wolves: Considered favorites despite facing injuries; top performers include Ty Robinson, Cooper Kindt, and LaBraun Christon.
  • Marion Patriots: Experienced a coaching change but have notable players such as Lyndell Buckingham, Jalen White, and David Brewer.
  • Maumelle Hornets: Focused on player development and team roles; Markalon Rochell, Jacob Lanier, and Jordan Harris are key players.
  • Pine Bluff Zebras: Defending state champions aiming for back-to-back titles; key players include Courtney Crutchfield, Braylen Hall, and Kaden Higgins.
  • Van Buren Pointers: Working on improving performance and developing depth; main players are Glavine McDonald, Drew Brasuell, and Jaxon Cazzell.
  • Vilonia Eagles: Expecting to compete for the 5A-Central Conference Championship and make a deep run in the state tournament with key players Dashun Spence, Josh Lawrence, and Ethan Dietz.
  • Other teams to watch include Greene County Tech, Nettleton, and Russellville.