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2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards

2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson January 14, 2025 @ 01:45 PM
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Keontae Barron
Keontae Barron 6'0" | CG | 2025
NC
Jayden Little
Jayden Little 6'3" | CG | 2025
NC
Elijah Kindle
Elijah Kindle 6'0" | SG/CG | 2025
NC
Bryson Demby
Bryson Demby 6'4" | CG | 2025
NC
Danny Rumbold
Danny Rumbold 5'10" | CG | 2025
NC
Loucas Shoaf
Loucas Shoaf 5'10" | CG | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the underrated guard prospects to get on the college radar in the 2025 rankings in the state of North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2317156"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786830b07d95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kindle is an underrated guard with Northwood Temple Academy who's averaging 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.0 assists per game on 42 percent shooting from the field and and 34 percent from deep with 48 made 3-pointers on the year. He's got the Eagles out to a 4-1 start in Sandhills Conference action with his prowess scoring the ball on the perimeter and beyond. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232860"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786830b07e06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Demby is a prospect out of Mooresville High who continues to move up the 2025 rankings as he sits at No. 100. Mooresville is currently on a 8-game winning streak and he's one of a few reasons for the Blue Devils' success. They're 3-0 atop the Greater Metro Conference standings and 13-2 on the season heading into the bulk of conference play. Demby has shown he can be a presence on the scoring and rebounding front with production of 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds along with 1.4 assists per game. He knows how to utilize his strong frame at 6-foot-4 to make things happen on the glass when the ball isn't in his hands. Johnson &amp; Wales offered him back in October. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2715560"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786830b07e75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barron is a two-way guard prospect to get on college radars as Wilson Prep Academy looks to repeat once again as state champions. He's producing 16.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game as they enter the bulk of TAR Roanoke Conference play with a 5-1 record and tied for second in the standings currently. He's shooting 38 percent from deep and 52 percent from the field as the Tigers are 8-3 so far heading into the middle of January. Look for him to elevate things, especially on the defensive end of the floor to gain attention from college programs. He's an athletic, strong-framed guard with an ability to effect the game in a number of ways on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351706"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786830b07ed1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Little remains an underrecruited prospect in the 2025 rankings in North Carolina. He's currently ranked second in the state on MaxPreps in scoring with 34.5 points per game on the season, which also ranks 14th nationally. Not much has been said about Little's current scoring run with the Anson Bearcats as they're currently 10-4 on the season. At 6-foot-3, Little has shown he can do a little bit of everything with 6.2 rebounds, 4.8 steals and 2.9 assists on the year as well. He's opened the New Year scoring at least 30+ points in their last three games including 53 points on 19-of-31 (61 percent) shooting on the floor. On the season, he's shooting 64 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the arc as he has Anson on a 3-game winning streak and the bulk of 2A/3A Rocky River Conference play approaching. He's showing why he's a prospect for college programs of all levels to get eyes on given his production with a recent offer from Livingstone in December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2100650"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786830b07f23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rumbold remains an unsigned guard prospect in the 2025 rankings out of Lee Christian High in Sanford. He's shown off his prowess once again as a leader in their backcourt with 16.1 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game with the Falcons out to a 12-4 start to the year. He's shooting 49 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the arc as the bulk of conference play approaches for them. He's a scrappy guard for DII and DIII programs in the region to get eyes on given his penchant for scoring, distributing and defending the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1909355"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786830b07f6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shoaf is an emerging presence with Oak Grove High who's off to a hot start with 24.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game as they're 9-3 heading into the bulk of conference play. He's shooting an efficient 57 percent from the field and 49 percent from behind the arc as he continues to move up the 2025 rankings in the state of North Carolina. DII/DIII/JUCO programs would be wise to get eyes on him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the underrated guard prospects to get on the college radar in the 2025 rankings in the state of North Carolina!

Elijah Kindle

Elijah Kindle

NC
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Elijah
Kindle SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Northwood Temple Academy
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Kindle is an underrated guard with Northwood Temple Academy who’s averaging 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals and...
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Elijah Kindle

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State: North Carolina
School: Northwood Temple Academy
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Johnson &amp; Wales (NC)
Bryson Demby

Bryson Demby

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Bryson
Demby CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Mooresville
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Demby is a prospect out of Mooresville High who continues to move up the 2025 rankings as he...
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Johnson &amp; Wales (NC)
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School: Mooresville
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Keontae Barron

Keontae Barron

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Keontae
Barron CG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Wilson Prep
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Barron is a two-way guard prospect to get on college radars as Wilson Prep Academy looks to repeat...
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Keontae Barron

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State: North Carolina
School: Wilson Prep
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Jayden Little

Jayden Little

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jayden
Little CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Anson
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Little remains an underrecruited prospect in the 2025 rankings in North Carolina. He’s currently ranked second in the...
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School: Anson
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Danny Rumbold

Danny Rumbold

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Danny
Rumbold CG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Lee Christian
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Rumbold remains an unsigned guard prospect in the 2025 rankings out of Lee Christian High in Sanford. He’s...
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Danny Rumbold

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State: North Carolina
School: Lee Christian
Club: No Guts No Glory
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Loucas Shoaf

Loucas Shoaf

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Loucas
Shoaf CG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Oak Grove
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Underrated Guards
Shoaf is an emerging presence with Oak Grove High who’s off to a hot start with 24.4 points,...
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School: Oak Grove
Club: NC Spartans
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