2025 Guards on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2025 in the state of Arkansas is loaded with talented guards. All are prospects that can handle the ball and open plenty of eyes with how consistent they are on both ends of the court. In this article, we are going to highlight several guards from the 2025 class to watch out for as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021840' first='RJ' last='Newton']-Bryant-Combo Guard-6'0”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021840' first='RJ' last='Newton'] is a guard that is active on both ends of the basketball court. He is a player that has developed a smooth jump shot over the past couple of seasons. Newton sees the court well and does a good job of finding the open shooter. He does a good job of forcing opposing players into being careless with the basketball. Newton is a player to watch out for as the season progresses. He is a name to get familiar with this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2028634' first='Oliver' last='Barr']-Valley View-Scoring Guard-6'5”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Valley View guard is a player that can light up opposing teams quickly with his jumper. Barr can hit consistently from all over the court. Barr keeps his hands active on both ends of the court and is a player that can force turnovers and start the fast break. He has the talent to finish above the rim and can absorb the contact. Barr is a player to continue to watch out for as the hoops season starts to heat up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021838' first='Weston' last='Honeycutt']-Westside-Scoring Guard-6'4”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021838' first='Weston' last='Honeycutt'] has started off the basketball season in impressive fashion. Honeycutt is a player that has to rack up the double-doubles over the past few weeks. He is a player that does not mind battling for boards and working in the paint. Honeycutt passes the ball well and does a good job of hitting the jumper consistently. Honeycutt is an active defender and does a good job of staying active on the defensive end of the court. Honeycutt is a prospect to watch the rest of the season for Westside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027564' first='Cade' last='Smith']-Russellville-Combo Guard-5'11”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Russellville guard is a versatile prospect that can play the point guard or shoot the ball on a regular basis. Smith can take opposing defenders off of the dribble with ease. He sees the court well and knows where his teammates are on the floor. Smith is a player that can heat up quickly and he rack up the points in bunches. Smith uses his quickness well and can drive the lane and finish with points or make the extra pass to the open shooter. He is a prospect to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2120116' first='Jace' last='Washburn']-Booneville-Point Guard-6'1”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2120116' first='Jace' last='Washburn'] is fresh off of a state championship with the gridiron Bearcats. On the hardwood, he is a point guard that finds the open shooter and handles the ball well. He is a player that drives the lane well and can unselfishly set his teammates up for open baskets. Washburn hits his jump shot with consistency. He does not mind battling for rebounds and doing the dirty work on the defensive end of the floor. Washburn is a player to watch as conference play heats up this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->