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6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam

6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp October 10, 2023 @ 09:12 AM
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Carson Lutz
Carson Lutz 6'0" | CG | 2025
MI
Javontae Ross
Javontae Ross 6'0" | PG | 2025
MI
Nathan Thompson
Nathan Thompson 5'10" | PG | 2024
MI
Fransco Lee Jr
Fransco Lee Jr 6'4" | SF | 2024
MI
Austin Long
Austin Long PG | 2025
MI
Toby Krupsky
Toby Krupsky 5'11" | SG | 2024
MI
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We're going to give you 6 ballers that need to be there!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The event is Saturday, Oct 28 at 9:00 AM at Oakland Fieldhouse (2139 Austin Avenue, Rochester Hills, MI 48309).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can register for City Slam at the link below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://t.co/fxbwGnVbVZ">https://t.co/fxbwGnVbVZ</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2201678,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/cityslamnewdate-1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/cityslamnewdate-1.png?w=526" alt="" class="wp-image-2201678" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is the kind of coverage that you can expect! Almost 40 players getting a mention in an article already and the event is still weeks away!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/08/10-players-that-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam-pick-up-championships/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2023/08/10-players-that-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam-pick-up-championships/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/10-more-players-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam-pick-up-championships/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2023/09/10-more-players-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam-pick-up-championships/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/5-2026s-that-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2023/09/5-2026s-that-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/10/some-players-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2023/10/some-players-we-want-to-see-at-city-slam/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/10/5-fits-for-city-slam/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2023/10/5-fits-for-city-slam/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1914553"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Lee Jr. is a perfect fit for the City Slam! 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The City Slam Pick-Up Ball Championship is a unique event that guarantees coverage and competitiveness! We're going to give you 6 ballers that need to be there!

Toby Krupsky

Toby Krupsky

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Toby
Krupsky SG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Lutheran North Macomb
|
MI
6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam
Krupsky could make a very loud statement about his game at the City Slam. He’s an underrated overall...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Toby Krupsky

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State: Michigan
School: Lutheran North Macomb
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Nathan Thompson

Nathan Thompson

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Nathan
Thompson PG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Redford Thurston
|
MI
6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam
Thompson is a baller that we’d like to see at the event. He did some really good things...
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Nathan Thompson

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State: Michigan
School: Redford Thurston
Club: Michigan Tarheels Elite
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Carson Lutz

Carson Lutz

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Carson
Lutz CG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Milford
|
MI
6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam
Lutz would be a great watch a the City Slam Pick-Up Ball Championships. He could be a difference...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Carson Lutz

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State: Michigan
School: Milford
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Javontae Ross

Javontae Ross

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Javontae
Ross PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Flint Powers
|
MI
6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam
Ross is a really talented player that deserves to have a scout’s eyes on his game. I’d like...
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Javontae Ross

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State: Michigan
School: Flint Powers
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Austin Long

Austin Long

MI
PG
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Austin
Long PG
Class
2025
HS
Vassar
|
MI
6 Ballers That Need To Be At The City Slam
Long is a prospect with a really nice upside that could see his name and recruitment take off...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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State: Michigan
School: Vassar
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