Nick Smith
SCHOOL: Bentonville
CLASS: Senior
HEIGHT: 6-8
NOTABLE: A two-time all-state performer who was NWA Media’s Big Six Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore and the Player of the Year last season. ... Averaged 19.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game while hitting 60 percent of his field goals, 44 percent from 3-point range and 85 percent from the free-throw line through the Tigers’ nonconference schedule. ... Signed a letter of intent with Belmont in November.
Payton Henson
SCHOOL: Siloam Springs
CLASS: Senior
HEIGHT: 6-8
NOTABLE: Signed with Tulane in November. ... A four-year starter for Siloam Springs, and the Panthers' career scoring leader with 1,819 points entering today’s game against Springdale Har-Ber. ... Averages 25.6 points per game in 11 games this season. ... Was named NWA Media Small Schools Player of the Year in 2011-12 and earned all-state and all-conference honors the past two seasons.
Tyler McCullough
SCHOOL: Fayetteville
CLASS: Senior
HEIGHT: 6-10
NOTABLE: A two-time conference selection and all-state honoree as a junior last season. ... Named to the NWA Media All-Area Team in 2011-12. ... Averaged 11.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots per game as a junior while hitting 59 percent of his field goals and better than 70 percent from the free-throw line. ... Signed a letter of intent with Missouri State in November.
Ja'wan Smith
SCHOOL: Fayetteville
CLASS: Senior
HEIGHT: 6-2
NOTABLE: Has stepped into a starting role for the Bulldogs this season. ... One of the Fayetteville’s top playmakers who has the potential to be a leading scorer among a balanced attack.
Alex Scharlau
SCHOOL:Springdale High
CLASS: Senior
HEIGHT: 6-5
NOTABLE: Has gone from a role player last season to Springdale’s leading scorer. ... Averaging 15.6 points per game, giving the Bulldogs an offensive threat to compliment the versatile DaShaun Stark (13.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game).