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Under the Radar Breakout Performances to Begin the Season

Under the Radar Breakout Performances to Begin the Season
Robert Davis
Robert Davis
January 6, 2023 @ 01:35 PM
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Zach Schmeeckle
Zach Schmeeckle 6'3" | SG | 2023
CO
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Taking a look at these players that have gone under the radar but have had some performances that turned some heads.

Gabe Housewright

Gabe Housewright

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2023

Gabe Housewright

School: Estes Park High School
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D'Aundre Samuels

D'Aundre Samuels

POS PG
CLASS 2023

D'Aundre Samuels

School: Denver East High School
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Tyler Miller

Tyler Miller

POS CG
CLASS 2024

Tyler Miller

School: Merino High School
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Zach Schmeeckle

Zach Schmeeckle

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Schmeeckle SG
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Height
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HS
Silver Creek
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CO
Under the Radar Breakout Performances to Begin the Season
Schmeeckle has turned it on lately with some breakout games for the Raptors. Schmeeckle is a good in...
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