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Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA

Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp April 14, 2023 @ 07:48 AM
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Alex Beachnau
Alex Beachnau 6'5" | SG | 2024
MI
Darius Baker
Darius Baker 6'3" | CG | 2024
MI
Shane Rykse
Shane Rykse 6'0" | CG | 2024
MI
Jayden Brock
Jayden Brock 6'5" | SF | 2024
MI
Adam Hardy
Adam Hardy 6'6" | PF | 2024
MI
Cedric Huntley
Cedric Huntley 5'7" | PG | 2024
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>United Persuit is a staple program here in Michigan. They feature some high end talent and athletes that next level coaches will want to see. Let's take a closer look at the 2024 roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 21-23: Spring Extravaganza</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 28-30: Grassroots Showcase</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 5-7: Bill Hensley Run N Slam</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 19-21: Midwest Melee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 27-28: Top 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 6-9: Summer Jam</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 13-16: The Final Chapter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROSTER</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1300877"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Brock is a headliner type of player. 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United Persuit is a staple program here in Michigan. They feature some high end talent and athletes that next level coaches will want to see. Let's take a closer look at the 2024 roster.

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Jayden Brock

Jayden Brock

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Brock SF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Byron Center
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MI
Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
Brock is a headliner type of player. He’s a terrific all around athlete that can get up off...
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Jayden Brock

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State: Michigan
School: Byron Center
Club: United Persuit
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Shane Rykse

Shane Rykse

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Shane
Rykse CG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Schoolcraft
|
MI
Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
Rykse is an exciting talent and experienced player that has played in the biggest of games. He is...
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Spring Arbor
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Shane Rykse

State: Michigan
School: Schoolcraft
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Alex Beachnau

Alex Beachnau

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Alex
Beachnau SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Portage Central
|
MI
Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
Beachnau will be a big time weapon for United Persuit. He has a big time jumper and nice...
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Alex Beachnau

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State: Michigan
School: Portage Central
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Darius Baker

Darius Baker

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Darius
Baker CG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Parchment
|
MI
Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
Baker will be a player to keep a clos eye on as he suits up for United Persuit....
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Darius Baker

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State: Michigan
School: Parchment
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Adam Hardy

Adam Hardy

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Adam
Hardy PF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Forest Hills Eastern
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MI
Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
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Adam Hardy

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State: Michigan
School: Forest Hills Eastern
Club: United Persuit NY2LA
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Cedric Huntley

Cedric Huntley

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Huntley PG
Class
2024
Height
5'7"
HS
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
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MI
Grassroots Preview – United Persuit 2024 NY2LA
Huntley can be a high impact player for United Persuit. He’s a very quick player that can get...
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Cedric Huntley

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State: Michigan
School: Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
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Malik Bloodworth

Malik Bloodworth

POS SF
CLASS 2024

Malik Bloodworth

School: Vicksburg
Club: United Persuit 2024
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Tre Nichols

Tre Nichols

POS PG
CLASS 2024

Tre Nichols

School: Kalamazoo Central
Club: United Persuit 2024
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Lual Abiel

Lual Abiel

POS CG
CLASS 2024

Lual Abiel

School: East Kentwood
Club: United Persuit
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