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MBB Class of 2022 Update (Feb. 6)

Mike Cawood February 6, 2022

Nick Smith Jr.
6-5, 185, G
North Little Rock, Ark. (North Little Rock HS)

  • Had a triple-double and hit the game-winner at the buzzer in North Little Rock’s 76-74 win over Little Rock Central. Scored 26 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists while adding five steals.
  • North Little Rock’s game with Conway was canceled due to inclement weather
  • Upcoming: Feb. 9 vs Little Rock Southwest – Feb. 12 at Little Rock Catholic

 Jordan Walsh
6-7, 200, G/F
Desoto, Texas (Link Year (Mo.) Academy)

  • Was on hand to watch Arkansas defeat Mississippi State for the Razorbacks’ eighth-straight win
  • Did not play in the Metro Classic in New Jersey due to inclement weather
  • Upcoming: Feb. 11-12 at the Heartland Hoops Classic (Grand Island, Nebraska). Plays Sunrise (Fla.) Christian on Friday and Wasatch (Utah) Academy on Saturday.

Derrian Ford
6-4, 210, G
Magnolia, Ark. (Magnolia HS)

  • Helped Magnolia cruise to a 73-24 win over Crossett with 13 points (5-of-6 shooting) and six rebounds.
  • Led Magnolia to another big win, claiming a 60-26 decision over Monticello to get his squad to 19-0. Had 26 points, six rebounds and four assists.
  • Eclipsed the 2,000-point barrier in the win over Monticello.
  • Upcoming: Feb. 8 vs Camden Fairview – Feb. 11 at Star City

Barry Dunning Jr.
6-6, 195, F
Mobile, Ala. (McGill Toolen Catholic HS)

  • McGill Toolen suffered a 68-64 loss to Theodore.
  • Pumped in 23 points with seven rebounds in a 58-49 win over Faith Academy.
  • Upcoming: Hosts 6A, Area 1 Tournament

Joseph Pinion
6-6, 185, F
Morrilton, Ark. (Morrilton HS)

  • Scored nearly half of Morrilton’s points in a 47-41 win over Ozark. Finished with 22 points with seven rebounds, four steals and two blocked shots.
  • The game versus Pottsville was not played due to inclement weather.
  • Upcoming: Feb. 8 at Subiaco Academy – Feb. 11 at Clarksville

 

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