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November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers

November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb November 17, 2023 @ 06:50 PM
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Riley Dering
Riley Dering 6'9" | C | 2024
TX
Braden Pitchford
Braden Pitchford PF | 2025
TX
Eli Fegans
Eli Fegans 6'4" | 2026
TX
Kelson Jones
Kelson Jones 6'7" | PF | 2024
TX
Hudson Goellner
Hudson Goellner 6'9" | C | 2025
TX
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Kelson Jones

Kelson Jones

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Kelson
Jones PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Canyon
|
TX
November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers
Against Amarillo, Kelson Jones showcased a fluid drop step to jump hook motion in the post. Once he...
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West Texas A&M
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School: Canyon
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Eli Fegans

Eli Fegans

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Eli
Fegans
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Little Elm
|
TX
November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers
Eli Fegans consistently impacted the game, demonstrating prowess in pulling down rebounds through traffic and showcasing strong low-post...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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Hudson Goellner

Hudson Goellner

TX
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Hudson
Goellner C
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Rockwall
|
TX
November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers
Hudson Goellner showcased natural offensive instincts and a great understanding of how and where to navigate in the...
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Braden Pitchford

Braden Pitchford

TX
PF
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Braden
Pitchford PF
Class
2025
HS
Brock
|
TX
November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers
Braden Pitchford displayed a relentless approach on the boards, consistently out-rebounding his opponents from the opening tip. The...
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State: Texas
School: Brock
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Riley Dering

Riley Dering

TX
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Riley
Dering C
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Highland Park-Dallas
|
TX
November’s Weekly Standouts: Top Centers
Riley Dering , a 6’9” standout, excelled as a rim protector, using his impressive wingspan and standing reach...
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School: Highland Park-Dallas
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