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Ready To Lead Their Teams

Ready To Lead Their Teams
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta August 27, 2023 @ 05:44 PM
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Kamari Whyte
Kamari Whyte 6'3" | SG | 2027
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Justin Delgado
Justin Delgado 6'5" | SF | 2026
NY
Jagger Bascombe
Jagger Bascombe 5'11" | CG | 2024
NY
Sincere Folk
Sincere Folk 6'0" | CG | 2026
NY
Dominic Obukwelu
Dominic Obukwelu 6'3" | PF | 2024
NY
Joe Knaus
Joe Knaus 6'5" | PF | 2024
NY
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Here are some players who had excellent play last year that continued in the spring and summer and will be looked upon to lead their teams.

Joe Knaus

Joe Knaus

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Chaminade
|
NY
Ready To Lead Their Teams
Joe has improved every season. An outstanding shooter off the catch. He posseses a quick release with good...
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Joe Knaus

State: New York
School: Chaminade
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Dominic Obukwelu Dominic Obukwelu Dominic Obukwelu 6'3" | PF Valley Stream North | 2024 State NY

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2024

Dominic Obukwelu Dominic Obukwelu Dominic Obukwelu 6'3" | PF Valley Stream North | 2024 State NY

School: Valley Stream North
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Jagger Bascombe Jagger Bascombe 5'11" | CG St Mary’s | 2024 State NY

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2024

Jagger Bascombe Jagger Bascombe 5'11" | CG St Mary’s | 2024 State NY

School: St Mary's
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Sincere Folk

Sincere Folk

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
South Shore
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NY
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Sincere Folk

State: New York
School: South Shore
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Kamari Whyte

Kamari Whyte

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SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Kamari Whyte

State: New England
School: Vermont Academy
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Justin Delgado Justin Delgado Justin Delgado 6'5" | SF Nazareth | 2026 State NY

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026

Justin Delgado Justin Delgado Justin Delgado 6'5" | SF Nazareth | 2026 State NY

School: Nazareth
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