2025 Ohio prospects to watch at the Grit Memorial Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Grit Memorial Classic is the first of two Ohio tournaments hosted by the Prep Hoops Circuit this year. With tons of talent in the building this weekend from the host state, we figured we'd let fans and coaches know some top names to watch heading into the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1958384"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Gem City 16 U has had an impressive start to our circuit and Rothwell is the straw that stirs the drink for his team. 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