Team Preview: Frederick Douglass
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Frederick Douglass has potential to not only be the best team in Lexington, but the best team in the state this season. The Broncos are coming off a 33-3 season, in which they made the state semifinals. They did lose…
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Continue ReadingFrederick Douglass has potential to not only be the best team in Lexington, but the best team in the state this season. The Broncos are coming off a 33-3 season, in which they made the state semifinals. They did lose some of their top scorers, but return some great ones.
Armelo Boone Armelo Boone 6’3″ | SG Frederick Douglass | 2025 State KY returns as the leading scorer for Frederick Douglass, averaging 16 points a game last season. He was also the leading rebounder at 6 a game. Armelo shot nearly 50% from the field, 34% from behind the arc, and almost 70% from the free throw line. Boone is athletic and strong at the rim. He plays hard on both ends of the floor. Boone holds Division 1 offers from EKU and Hampton.
Aveion Chenault Aveion Chenault 6’3″ | SG Frederick Douglass | 2025 State KY averaged 13.2 points last season off a team best, 57.6% from the field. He also averaged 5.6 rebounds, which was third most on the team. Chenault is an all-around athlete. Also, a fantastic football player, he is one of the most athletic players in the state. Aveion is a high-flyer and is always someone you want to keep an eye on, on the court.
DeMarcus Surratt DeMarcus Surratt 6’3″ | CG Frederick Douglass | 2026 State KY transferred over from Lafayette, where he led the team in scoring at 13.8 points, as a freshman. Surratt will be a great addition to a team that lost two double-digit scorers from last season. At 6’3, DeMarcus will make his impact right away, using his athleticism and length. He currently holds offers from two D-1 schools, Youngstown State and Lindenwood.
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Other Key Returners
- Noah Jones
- Christopher Wright