2025: Grassroots Breakout Guards Outside the Top 50
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Jackson is a prospect who’s continued to frow on the PH radar with Truth Elite alongside Rue Chapman Rue Chapman 6’1″ | PG Southwest Onslow | 2025 State NC . He’s the ultimate glue guy who does the little things to help his team get victories. He’s an unselfish prospect who can shoot and score with ease but when he’s dialed in, he’s utilizing his skills as a defender to really make his presence felt. He’s a prospect for DII programs in the region to get eyes on.
Collins is really set to turn a corner this spring/summer with Team United on the EYBL scene following a successful season with Christ School. He was a valuable contributor off the bench after producing 6.1 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.2 APG and 1.4 SPG on 38 percent shooting from deep in 2023-24. Look for his name to rise this spring/summer as his role is due to grow entering his senior season.
Shoaf is a combo guard to keep eyes on out of Oak Grove High as he’ll suit up with NC Spartans Vlazny. He’s a crafty guard who’s shown he can get others involved and knock down shots with efficiency on the perimeter attack. He produced 16.1 PPG, 2.7 APG, 2.6 RPG and 1.6 SPG on 33 percent shooting from deep during his junior year of high school. He’s a solid decision-making guard for college programs to get eyes on given his pedigree for winning games.
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Godley is an emerging two-way presence in the 2025 class to keep eyes on out of South Central High. He’s figuring things out as a reserve on the grassroots front while developing his ability to knock down shots in a variety of ways. He does well to find ways to get the ball in his hands without playing the lead guard role. He’ll be a face for DII and DIII programs to keep eyes on this spring/summer with Team Trezz as he continues to develop his all-around game.
Green is an underrated combo guard to keep eyes on who’s shown he can run the show and attack the basket when needed in the backcourt. He’s proven to be a formidable force with his athleticism to get paint touches and shooting stroke on the perimeter. He’s a face to keep an eye on with All Carolina this spring/summer after emerging as a new face on the PH stage with Knightdale High this past season.
Cooper is a two-way guard presence to keep eyes on after jumping on the radar with Fayetteville Academy this past season on the NCISAA stage. He showed off his ability to contribute in a variety of ways with 10.9 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.3 SPG and 3.0 APG on 34 percent shooting from behind the arc as a junior. He’s a high-level defender who can turn defense into offense in a hurry when he’s on the hardwood. He’ll be a name to watch with Team Wall on the Prelude League scene this spring/summer.