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<p>New England has a ton of talent in their late middle school years set to make a ton of noise on the high school and prep school scene in the comin years. Here is a look at some of those players turning heads on a national level.</p>
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New England has a ton of talent in their late middle school years set to make a ton of noise on the high school and prep school scene in the comin years. Here is a look at some of those players turning heads on a national level.
HEIGHT
6'4"
POS
SF
CLASS
2028
School:
New Haven, CT
Club:
New Heights Lightning
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
CG
CLASS
2028
School:
Ridgefield, CT
Club:
New Heights Lightning
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
PG
CLASS
2028
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
SF
CLASS
2028
School:
Rhode Island
Club:
Expressions
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
SF
CLASS
2028
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