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NEBL Day 1 Standouts Part 2

NEBL Day 1 Standouts Part 2
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan November 11, 2023 @ 10:36 PM
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Ben Ahmed
Ben Ahmed 6'10" | C | 2025
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Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson 6'8" | SF | 2024
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Khalil Badru
Khalil Badru 6'6" | SF | 2024
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There was such a high amount of talent at this event that we had to do a part 2 for Day 1. Here are some more prospects who brought their A game to NEBL Session .

Warren Keel Jr

Warren Keel Jr

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Warren Keel Jr

School: Bradford Cristian
Club: Mass Rivals
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New Hampshire
Khalil Badru

Khalil Badru

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SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Khalil
Badru SF
Class
2024
Height
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HS
Newman School
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NEBL Day 1 Standouts Part 2
Badru demonstrated exceptional rebounding skills, dominating the boards on both ends of the court. His ability to secure...
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Khalil Badru

State: New England
School: Newman School
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Keyshaun Tillery

Keyshaun Tillery

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025

Keyshaun Tillery

School: New Hampton
Club: City Rocks
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HEIGHT 6'9"
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School: Putnam Science
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HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2024

Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'8" | SF Putnam Science Academy | 2024 State New E

School: Putnam Science
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