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5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase

5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp August 18, 2022 @ 10:00 AM
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Ricky Sparks
Ricky Sparks 5'10" | PG | 2025
MI
Matthew Ritter
Matthew Ritter 6'0" | PG | 2023
MI
Xzavier Brooks
Xzavier Brooks 5'10" | CG | 2023
MI
Nate Pierson
Nate Pierson 5'11" | SG | 2023
MI
Zachary Kroetsch
Zachary Kroetsch 6'2" | PG | 2023
MI
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The David Barns Showcase will be tipping off this Saturday. This event has become one of the premier showcase events in the state of Michigan. The talent will be vast and deep the showcase. That being said, let's look at 5 guards to watch on Saturday at the David Barns Showcase.

Hiram
Zachary Kroetsch

Zachary Kroetsch

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Zachary
Kroetsch PG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Croswell-Lexington
|
MI
5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase
College coaches looking for that multifaceted guard should take a hard look at Kroetsch. Over grassroots season, he...
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School: Croswell-Lexington
Club: Michigan Cagers
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Nate Pierson

Nate Pierson

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Nate
Pierson SG
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
Plymouth Christian
|
MI
5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase
Pierson is a talented guard that has flown under the radar a bit. Well, coaches and scouts, this...
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School: Plymouth Christian
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Ricky Sparks

Ricky Sparks

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Ricky
Sparks PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
L'Anse Creuse North
|
MI
5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase
Sparks is a really solid all around athlete. He has good hip movement, allowing smooth lateral movement. Sparks...
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School: L'Anse Creuse North
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Xzavier Brooks

Xzavier Brooks

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Xzavier
Brooks CG
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
HS
Arbor Prep
|
MI
5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase
Brooks has been hard at work over the spring and summer refining his game and adding to his...
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School: Arbor Prep
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Matthew Ritter

Matthew Ritter

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Ritter PG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Lakeview Highschool
|
MI
5 Guards To Watch At The David Barns Showcase
Ritter is a player that could turn a lot of heads at the David Barns Showcase. He’s another...
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School: Lakeview Highschool
Club: Michigan Goonies
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