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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

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State: Kentucky
School: Green County
Club: Griffin Elite

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Blakeman&#8217;s combination of athleticism, shooting, and size is lethal. He has deep range and can shoot over defenders, which helped him make 38% of his 3-point attempts this season. He looks to throw down posterizing dunks when he gets near…

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Jace Birney

Jace Birney

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Jace Birney

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State: Kentucky
School: Ballard Memorial

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Few players in the class have Birney&#8217;s scoring ability. He can finish around the basket, has a consistent mid-range jumper, and can shoot from distance off the dribble and catch. This season he averaged 25.9 ppg and collected his 2,000th…

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Preston Hoskins

Preston Hoskins

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Preston Hoskins

State: Kentucky
School: Ashland Blazer

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Hoskins is a knockdown shooter with a quick release. He showcased his ability to shoot off the dribble and catch while draining 9/13 from beyond the arc in a game. When the defense takes away his shot, he can drive…

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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

State: Kentucky
School: Frederick Douglass

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Busson brings the toughness he plays with on the gridiron to the hardwood. He is a strong, athletic driver that attacks the basket in transition and the half-court. He provides extra possessions for his team by relentlessly crashing the boards.…

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Elijah Thompson

Elijah Thompson

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Elijah Thompson

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State: Kentucky
School: Western Hills

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Thompson is a crafty scorer with great athleticism and size. After driving to the basket, he can finish through contact or shoot over his defender. Additionally, he has a reliable jumper from 3-point range so the defense can&#8217;t give him…

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