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Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1

Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
Kyle Sandy
Kyle Sandy January 2, 2023 @ 08:03 AM
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Torre Costin
Torre Costin 5'8" | PG | 2026
GA
Cortez Redding
Cortez Redding 5'11" | PG | 2026
GA
Keshaun Pace
Keshaun Pace 6'1" | CG | 2023
GA
O’Brien Watkins
O’Brien Watkins 6'2" | PG | 2024
GA
Montez Redding
Montez Redding 6'2" | PG | 2024
GA
Jaquez Akins
Jaquez Akins 6'2" | CG | 2023
GA
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Cortez Redding

Cortez Redding

GA
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Cortez
Redding PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Jonesboro
|
GA
Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
Freshman shows flashes of his high upside. He’s on the smaller side but very quick. His attention to...
Written by Kyle Sandy
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Cortez Redding

State: Georgia
School: Jonesboro
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Highlights

Jaquez Akins

Jaquez Akins

GA
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Jaquez
Akins CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Jonesboro
|
GA
Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
Physical bowling ball guard. Three-sport standout loves to get downhill and throw his weight around. Has great zip...
Written by Kyle Sandy
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Jaquez Akins

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State: Georgia
School: Jonesboro
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Arkansas State
Football
Montez Redding

Montez Redding

GA
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Montez
Redding PG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Jonesboro
|
GA
Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
Lightning quick in transition. Springy bounce. Can come from behind to block shots. Has a quality floor game...
Written by Kyle Sandy
Arkansas State
Football
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Montez Redding

Twitter
State: Georgia
School: Jonesboro
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Reinhardt (GA)
Keshaun Pace

Keshaun Pace

GA
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Keshaun
Pace CG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Carrollton
|
GA
Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
The Reinhardt-signee’s floor game was impressive as he tallied 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 6 steals and...
Written by Kyle Sandy
Reinhardt (GA)
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Keshaun Pace

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State: Georgia
School: Carrollton
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Point (GA)
O’Brien Watkins

O’Brien Watkins

GA
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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O’Brien
Watkins PG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Carrollton
|
GA
Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
OB is one of the state’s best at getting downhill. He’s an explosive athlete with strength to barrel...
Written by Kyle Sandy
Point (GA)
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O’Brien Watkins

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State: Georgia
School: Carrollton
Club: Wood Elite Sewer North
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Torre Costin

Torre Costin

GA
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Torre
Costin PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Buford
|
GA
Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Guards Pt. 1
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Torre Costin

State: Georgia
School: Buford
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