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January Week 1 Standout Performers: Top Forwards

January Week 1 Standout Performers: Top Forwards
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Charles Clark
Charles Clark January 7, 2023 @ 08:35 PM
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Kimani Brantley
Kimani Brantley 6'6" | C | 2023
NC
Javian Grant
Javian Grant 6'6" | SF | 2023
NC
Jarrod Vaughn
Jarrod Vaughn 6'4" | SF | 2023
NC
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Kimani Brantley

Kimani Brantley

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Kimani
Brantley C
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Terry Sanford
|
NC
January Week 1 Standout Performers: Top Forwards
Used his height to his advantage in their matchup with PFHS and put together one of his better...
Written by Charles Clark
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Kimani Brantley

State: North Carolina
School: Terry Sanford
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Jarrod Vaughn

Jarrod Vaughn

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Jarrod
Vaughn SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
New Hanover
|
NC
January Week 1 Standout Performers: Top Forwards
Brought a nice amount of physicality to the court, using his size and strength to make plays. He...
Written by Charles Clark
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Jarrod Vaughn

State: North Carolina
School: New Hanover
Club: WBC Elite
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Javian Grant

Javian Grant

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Javian
Grant SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
New Life Christian
|
NC
January Week 1 Standout Performers: Top Forwards
In their matchup against Berean Baptist early in the week, he put together a performance where he impacted...
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Javian Grant

State: North Carolina
School: New Life Christian
Club: Two-Six Takeover
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Noah Billings

Noah Billings

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025

Noah Billings

School: New Hanover
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Elijah Melton

Elijah Melton

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025

Elijah Melton

School: Pinecrest High School
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Omari Taylor

Omari Taylor

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2023

Omari Taylor

School: Overhills High
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