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2023 Grit Region Kick Off: Day 2 AM Standouts

2023 Grit Region Kick Off: Day 2 AM Standouts
Ross Van De Griek
Ross Van De Griek
April 2, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
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Jerrod Roark
Jerrod Roark 6'1" | PG | 2025
KY
Jace Birney
Jace Birney 6'4" | SF | 2025
KY
Mason Arthur
Mason Arthur 6'4" | SG | 2025
IN
Cameron Edwards
Cameron Edwards 6'4" | SF | 2024
KY
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The Prep Hoops Circuit is underway and the Prep Hoops scouts are in full swing with extensive coverage throughout the weekend. Prep Hoops Indiana scout Brandon Ramsey and Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek are on the grounds of the MidAmerica Sports Center in Louisville for the Grit Region Kick Off. Here is who has stood out this morning on Day 2 of the event:

Preston Kempf

Preston Kempf

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Preston Kempf

School: Our Lady Of Providence
Club: Southern Indiana Blaze
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Cal Klinzing

Cal Klinzing

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2024

Cal Klinzing

School: Strongsville
Club: MAC Boys Basketball
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Cameron Edwards

Cameron Edwards

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Cameron
Edwards SF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Kentucky Country Day
|
KY
2023 Grit Region Kick Off: Day 2 AM Standouts
The 6-5 small forward has displayed a smooth touch to his game this weekend at the Grit Region...
Written by Ross Van De Griek
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State: Kentucky
School: Kentucky Country Day
Club: Kentucky Supreme
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Jerrod Roark

Jerrod Roark

KY
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Jerrod
Roark PG
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Clay County
|
KY
2023 Grit Region Kick Off: Day 2 AM Standouts
The 6-2 guard continues to impress as the weekend rolls on with his dynamic playmaking. Roark is proving...
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Jerrod Roark

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State: Kentucky
School: Clay County
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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
2023 Grit Region Kick Off: Day 2 AM Standouts
The 6-3 small forward played bigger than his size indicates. Birney averaged 19 points per game on Saturday...
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Jace Birney

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State: Kentucky
School: Ballard Memorial
Club: Kentucky Supreme
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