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2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots

2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots
Lucas Houchin
Lucas Houchin
April 4, 2024 @ 11:38 AM
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Preston Hoskins
Preston Hoskins 6'4" | SG | 2025
KY
Jace Birney
Jace Birney 6'4" | SF | 2025
KY
Logan Busson
Logan Busson 6'2" | SF | 2025
KY
Elijah Thompson
Elijah Thompson 6'4" | SF | 2025
KY
Hayden Blakeman
Hayden Blakeman 6'5" | SF | 2025
KY
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The grassroots circuit is about to kick-off, so I highlighted some wings in the 2025 class that are primed for success.

Campbellsville
Hayden Blakeman

Hayden Blakeman

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Hayden
Blakeman SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Green County
|
KY
2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots
Blakeman’s combination of athleticism, shooting, and size is lethal. He has deep range and can shoot over defenders,...
Written by Lucas Houchin
Campbellsville
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Hayden Blakeman

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State: Kentucky
School: Green County
Club: Griffin Elite
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Jace Birney

Jace Birney

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Jace
Birney SF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Ballard Memorial
|
KY
2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots
Few players in the class have Birney’s scoring ability. He can finish around the basket, has a consistent...
Written by Lucas Houchin
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Jace Birney

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State: Kentucky
School: Ballard Memorial
Club: Kentucky Supreme
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Preston Hoskins

Preston Hoskins

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Preston
Hoskins SG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Ashland Blazer
|
KY
2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots
Hoskins is a knockdown shooter with a quick release. He showcased his ability to shoot off the dribble...
Written by Lucas Houchin
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Preston Hoskins

State: Kentucky
School: Ashland Blazer
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Bucknell
Football
Logan Busson

Logan Busson

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Logan
Busson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Frederick Douglass
|
KY
2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots
Busson brings the toughness he plays with on the gridiron to the hardwood. He is a strong, athletic...
Written by Lucas Houchin
Bucknell
Football
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Logan Busson

State: Kentucky
School: Frederick Douglass
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Elijah Thompson

Elijah Thompson

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Elijah
Thompson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Western Hills
|
KY
2025 Wings looking to shine during grassroots
Thompson is a crafty scorer with great athleticism and size. After driving to the basket, he can finish...
Written by Lucas Houchin
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Elijah Thompson

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State: Kentucky
School: Western Hills
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