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Mile High Madness: GameChangers

Mile High Madness: GameChangers
Brandyn Newbins
Brandyn Newbins
July 27, 2023 @ 02:51 PM
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Evan McKean
Evan McKean 6'4" | PG | 2025
CO
Jazayah Gates
Jazayah Gates 6'3" | PG | 2024
MN
Matt Drake
Matt Drake 5'11" | PG | 2024
MN
Nelson Shinkle
Nelson Shinkle 6'8" | PF | 2024
MO
Carson Awe
Carson Awe 5'11" | SG | 2024
WI
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Nelson Shinkle

Nelson Shinkle

MO
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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2024
Height
6'8"
HS
Jefferson City
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MO
Mile High Madness: GameChangers
Nelson Shinkle was a must-watch player that stood out all weekend during #PHMileHighMadness. At 6’8, his offensive game...
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Jazayah Gates

Jazayah Gates

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Jazayah
Gates PG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Tartan
|
MN
Mile High Madness: GameChangers
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School: Tartan
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Wisconsin-Stout
Carson Awe

Carson Awe

WI
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Carson
Awe SG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Kaukauna
|
WI
Mile High Madness: GameChangers
You usually see a kid light it up for a game or two and just think maybe this...
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Wisconsin-Stout
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School: Kaukauna
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Matt Drake

Matt Drake

MN
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Matt
Drake PG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Lakeville North
|
MN
Mile High Madness: GameChangers
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School: Lakeville North
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Colorado-Colorado Springs
Evan McKean

Evan McKean

CO
PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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McKean PG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Castle View
|
CO
Mile High Madness: GameChangers
With summer ball coming to an end, the growth of Evan McKean gives me something to look forward...
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Colorado-Colorado Springs
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School: Castle View
Club: Elevation Flyers
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