Login Subscribe
    • Players/Parents
    • College Coaches
  • Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
    Alabama
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Dakotas
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maryland
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New England
    New Jersey
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Virginia
    Washington
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
  • Loading...
  • Tournaments
    • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
    • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
    Showcases
    • Freshman Showcase Freshman Showcase
    • Sophomore ID Camp Sophomore ID Camp
    • The Expo The Expo
    About Our Events
  • Prep Hoops for
    • Players
    • Parents
    • Club Coaches
    • High School Coaches
    • College Coaches
    • Fans
    View All Features
    • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
    • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
    • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
    • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
    • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
    • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
    • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
    • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
    • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
    • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
    • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
    • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
    • Scouts
    • How We Rank
    • Reviews
    • About Us
  • Washington
  • Rankings
    • How We Rank

    • Archived Rankings

    • 2026 Rankings

    • 2027 Rankings

    • 2028 Watch List

  • Club Programs
  • Player Database
  • Scouts
  • Home
  • Coverage
      Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
      Alabama
      Arizona
      Arkansas
      California
      Colorado
      Dakotas
      Delaware
      Florida
      Georgia
      Idaho
      Illinois
      Indiana
      Iowa
      Kansas
      Kentucky
      Louisiana
      Maryland
      Michigan
      Minnesota
      Missouri
      Nebraska
      Nevada
      New England
      New Jersey
      New Mexico
      New York
      North Carolina
      Ohio
      Oklahoma
      Oregon
      Pennsylvania
      South Carolina
      Tennessee
      Texas
      Utah
      Virginia
      Washington
      West Virginia
      Wisconsin
  • Events
      Tournaments
      • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
      • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
      Showcases
      • Freshman Showcase Freshman Showcase
      • Sophomore ID Camp Sophomore ID Camp
      • The Expo The Expo
      About Our Events
  • Rankings
      Loading...
  • Features
      Prep Hoops for
      • Players
      • Parents
      • Club Coaches
      • High School Coaches
      • College Coaches
      • Fans
      View All Features
      • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
      • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
      • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
      • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
      • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
      • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
      • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
      • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
      • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
      • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
      • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
      • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
  • About Us
      • Scouts
      • How We Rank
      • Reviews
      • About Us
  • Support
Login Subscribe

2025 Guards Making Noise on the AAU Scene

2025 Guards Making Noise on the AAU Scene
Ryan Morgan
Ryan Morgan May 1, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)

In this article:

Kaden Powers
Kaden Powers 6'5" | SG | 2025
WA
Langston Ford
Langston Ford 6'7" | SF | 2024
WA
Tate Dawson
Tate Dawson 6'1" | PG | 2025
WA
Bryce Smith
Bryce Smith 6'1" | PG | 2025
WA
Shelton Henton
Shelton Henton 6'4" | SG | 2025
AZ
Arion Palacol
Arion Palacol 5'11" | PG | 2025
WA
Hudson Yarbrough
Hudson Yarbrough 6'8" | SF | 2024
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards have shown great ability to be impact players for their teams early on in the AAU season. A few of them even play up on 17U teams, and many of them have taken leadership roles either through running the point or through tough, gritty play. Check out a fiver of some guards that have been quick out of the gates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450990' first='Shelton' last='Henton'] | Jones Academy | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henton looks much stronger and more confident than the last time I saw him play. He has always been ready to take the shot, but now he takes them looking more sure they will go in, and for good reason. He was excellent getting to the rim for Jones Academy last weekend, winning that first step and drawing fouls or finishing up high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1485657' first='Tate' last='Dawson'] | Elite Prep | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dawson hasn't gotten much opportunity on Eastside Catholic's varsity team but his performance over the weekend is a good barometer for just how deep that backcourt has been. He currently plays up on Elite Prep's Adidas Gold 17U team that also sports guys like [player_tooltip player_id='1439540' first='Hudson' last='Yarbrough'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1611993' first='Langston' last='Ford'], and for Dawson it is an opportunity to show his reliable play. He is a physical presence at guard, exhibits a good stroke set up by a solid base, and limits bad possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1444804' first='Arion' last='Palacol'] | D1 Elite | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a kid who looks to have all the confidence in the world right now. He plays poised, aggressive, and does it from inside and out with purpose and balance. His attempts from 3-point looked like knockdown shots over the weekend as he provided a calming, reliable offensive presence at the Cali Live tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1485587' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] | WA Supreme | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid is a sparkplug on the court. He is bouncing around, getting involved in any play he can reach, and his defensive work rate is especially impressive. He started at the point for WA Supreme and looks to be getting good work there this season, developing his PG skills and showing he can be a true combo guard going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850299' first='Kaden' last='Powers'] | WA Supreme | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The way Powers has been playing for WA Supreme, he might just find himself being the go-to guy at Rainer Beach next season. He scores with finesse, with power, and shows great ball protection getting through traffic to the hoop. He can be quick, controlled, and strong, all at the same time, and take the finish up high at the rim over big defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These guards have shown great ability to be impact players for their teams early on in the AAU season. A few of them even play up on 17U teams, and many of them have taken leadership roles either through running the point or through tough, gritty play. Check out a fiver of some guards that have been quick out of the gates.

Prep Hoops

Access all of Prep Hoops

Continue reading this article and more.

Continue Reading
Already a subscriber? Log in

Rankings

213 Players Ranked

  • 1
    Lattimore Ford

    Lattimore Ford

    Mt Si

  • 2
    Yeabsera Aklog

    Yeabsera Aklog

    Eastside Catholic

  • 3
    Ethan Harris

    Ethan Harris

    Camas

  • 4
    Brady Hennig

    Brady Hennig

    Mount Si

    Boise State
  • 5
    Jaden Ghoreishi

    Jaden Ghoreishi

    Mt Spokane

View Full Rankings

Related Articles

  • Players Ready to Thrive

    Players Ready to Thrive

    Devin Record • August 17

  • 10 Summer Stock Risers: 2026 Guards

    10 Summer Stock Risers: 2026 Guards

    Ryan Morgan • August 16

  • Summer Sleepers: 2026 Guards

    Summer Sleepers: 2026 Guards

    Ryan Morgan • August 16

  • Rankings Update: Potential 2028 Risers

    Rankings Update: Potential 2028 Risers

    Devin Record • August 15

  • Rankings Update: Potential 2027 Risers

    Rankings Update: Potential 2027 Risers

    Devin Record • August 14

Loading...
Home Washington 2025 Guards Making Noise on the AAU Scene

Prep Network

  • Prep Dig
  • Prep Girls Hoops
  • Prep Hoops
  • Prep Lacrosse
  • Prep Redzone
  • Prep Soccer
  • Prep Softball

Company

  • News
  • About
  • Careers
  • Store
  • Partner Interest Form

Resources

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • Recruiting Tips
  • Student Loan Resources
  • College Scholarship Search

Support

  • My Account
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Prep Hoops. All rights reserved.