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4 Pirates On Talk Like A Pirate Day

4 Pirates On Talk Like A Pirate Day
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 19, 2023 @ 08:29 AM
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Evan Gallimore
Evan Gallimore 6'2" | SF | 2024
MI
Grant Bradley
Grant Bradley PF | 2024
MI
Grady Eklund
Grady Eklund 6'3" | PG | 2026
MI
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Yeah, you read the headline correctly. Today is National Talk Like A Pirate Day! There's no better way to observe the day then to take a closer look at 4 players from schools that have a pirate as a mascot. So here you go, 5 Pirates for a pirate filled day.

Grady Eklund

Grady Eklund

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Eklund PG
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6'3"
HS
Pewamo-Westphalia
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MI
4 Pirates On Talk Like A Pirate Day
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