2025 Guards To Monitor This Spring/Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With AAU season already underway, the 2025 class gears up for their final grassroots season in front of college coaches, parents, and evaluators across the state. Check out five guys playing in the backcourt who are worthy of more attention going into grassroots season, and are set for big seasons, college offers, and increased exposure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1105003"],"_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":"Gibson is a prototypical smaller guard, exhibiting some lightning-quick speed and change of direction with the ball in his hands while also acting as an on-ball disruptor defensively. He has a varied two way game that makes him ideal to lead with the ball in his hands at the next level. Will turn guys over and pick up easy steals while being able to finish those turnovers in transition either by himself or by feeding his teammates.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2351706"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Little is a prolific scorer who is running with the NC Jayhawks this spring and summer, and should be able to show on the Phenom Hoops stage why he can be a gamebreaker with his ability to fill up the basket. He can score all over the floor, but really likes to attack the painted area and make people feel his physicality when he attacks the rim. Will continue to show the scene why he can immediately come to the college level and score the ball, and play as a solid defender as well.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1610224"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Fox is a scorer who can really get going at a moment's notice, having some big time games this season for East Wake, including a 50 ball against Southern Wayne. Post-injury early in the high school season, Fox has shown he can get to his spots at will, and really makes his mark as a shooter. Has gotten better at attacking closeouts and making opponents pay for running at him on the three point line with some herky jerky movement and an ability to control his pace.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1909355"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Shoaf has really gotten going already in AAU season, and combined with his performances at Oak Grove, should become a name to know by the time the season is over. He's got a lethal shooting touch, with extended range and an ability to get his shot off against tough defense. Getting better at distributing and leading an offense both at the school and grassroots level, which is the next major step in his development.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1030016"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Oxendine is a skilled offensive guard from Leesville Road, who just had a great showing on the NXTPRO circuit last week with Grassroots NC. He's an accomplished scorer and shooter with parking lot range and an ability to pick his spots well and take efficient shots. Solid defender who can hold his own and stay in front of the ball defensively. Looked good as a playmaker and creator for others this weekend while still scoring the ball, which bodes well if he can add a bit of skills in that area to his game.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660df3985bda4"} /-->