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2025 Guards who can boost their stock during grassroots

2025 Guards who can boost their stock during grassroots
Lucas Houchin
Lucas Houchin
April 1, 2024 @ 03:16 PM
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Justin Castlen
Justin Castlen 6'3" | SF | 2025
KY
Aveion Chenault
Aveion Chenault 6'3" | SG | 2025
KY
Saxton Howard
Saxton Howard 6'0" | PG | 2025
KY
Junius Burrell
Junius Burrell 5'8" | PG | 2025
KY
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With grassroots circuit about to begin, here are some guards in the 2025 class that college coaches need to follow.

Western Michigan
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Aveion Chenault

Aveion Chenault

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Aveion
Chenault SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Frederick Douglass
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KY
2025 Guards who can boost their stock during grassroots
Chenault’s athleticism stands out every time he takes the court. He attacks the defense by driving and cutting...
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Aveion Chenault

State: Kentucky
School: Frederick Douglass
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Junius Burrell

Junius Burrell

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Junius
Burrell PG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Great Crossing
|
KY
2025 Guards who can boost their stock during grassroots
Burrell is a quick, crafty scorer that impacts the game in multiple ways. He often utilizes a floater...
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School: Great Crossing
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Saxton Howard

Saxton Howard

KY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Saxton
Howard PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Lexington Christian Academy
|
KY
2025 Guards who can boost their stock during grassroots
Howard possesses elite scoring ability and understands how to run the offense efficiently. He finished the season averaging...
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Saxton Howard

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School: Lexington Christian Academy
Club: Griffin Elite Ridder
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Justin Castlen Justin Castlen 6'3" | SF Butler County | 2025 State KY

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