Several Arkansas prospects are taking part in the Class 7A state playoffs at Conway High School today.
Sophomore forward Mitchell Smith, 6-9 vs. Little Rock Central at 2:30.
Razorback point guard signee Anton Beard and prospects KeVaughn Allen, Adrain Moore and K.J. Hill and North Little Rock vs. West Memphis at 5:30.
Sophomore guard Malik Monk and Bentonville vs. Cabot at 8:30.
3:11 update
Van Burn leads Little Rock Central 28-12 at the half.
Pointers forward Mitchell Smith was 1 of 2 from the field for 2 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a block at the half. He only played 10 minutes because he had 2 early fouls.
3:32 update
Van Buren 44 Little Rock Central 21 end of the 3rd period.
Mitchell Smith, 6-9 with 7 points and 5 rebounds. Playing with 3 fouls.
4:05 update
Mitchell Smith, 6-9 finished the game with 11 points on 4 of 7 shooting from the field and 3 of 7 from the free throw line. He also had 10 rebounds, an assist and a block shot.
Arkansas is the only high D-1 school recruiting him right now. Will probably change this spring and summer when he plays for the Arkansas Wings. Moved to Van Buren in 2007 from Macon, Georgia. Grew up rooting for Ga. Tech where he father played soccer. He loves Arkansas' style of play and is a big Hog fan.
Smith, who has offers from OBU and Arkansas- Ft. Smith, weighed 171 pounds as a ninth grader and now tips the scales at 185.
5:52 update
North Little Rock 21 West Memphis 13 after 1st. Anton Beard 5 pts, KeVaughn Allen 7 pts, K.J. Hill 4 pts and Adrain Moore 5 pts.
6:10 update
North Little Rock 39 West Memphis 28 Half
Anton Beard 7 pts, KeVaughn Allen 9 pts, K.J. Hill 7 pts and Adrain Moore 7 pts.
6:24 update
Official halftime stats:
Anton Beard 7 pts- 3-9 FG, 1-1 FT, 1 Rebs, 1 stl, KeVaughn Allen 9 pts. - 3-8 FG, 3-5 FT, 6 Rebs,1 stl, K.J. Hill 9 pts, 3-5 FG, 3-3 FT, 2 Rebs, 3 ast. and Adrain Moore 7 pts, 2-2 FG, 3-4 FG, 5 Rebs.
7:00 update
North Little Rock 77 West Memphis 63
Unofficial stats:
Anton Beard 17 pts, KeVaughn Allen 19 pts, K.J. Hill 12 pts, Adrain Moore 10 pts
8:04 update
Official stats:
Anton Beard 17 pts,6-14 FG, 2-5 3 pt FG, 3-4 FT, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1stl, KeVaughn Allen 19 pts, 6-14 FG, 0-3 3pt FG, 7-9 FT, 6 rebs, 4 ast, 1, TO, 2 stls, K.J. Hill 12 pts, 4-8 FG, 0-2 3 pt FG, 4-5 FT, 3 rebs, 4 ast, 1 TO, 1 stl. Adrain Moore 10 pts, 2-3 FG, 6-8 FT, 6 rebs, 2 TO.
9:31 update
Bentonville 31 Cabot 12 at half
Malik Monk 14 pts, 2-4 FG, 0-2 3pt FG, 10-13 FT, 4 rebs, an ast, 3 stls., 1 blk, 4 TO
10:25 update
Bentonville 67 Cabot 36 Final
Official stats:
Malik Monk 23 pts, 5-15 FG, 1-8 3pt FG, 12-15 FT, 7 rebs, 2 ast, 6 TO, 3 blks, 3 stls.