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Thanksgiving Weekend Breakout Performers: Juniors

Thanksgiving Weekend Breakout Performers: Juniors
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb November 27, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
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A.C. Carpenter
A.C. Carpenter
Ryan Spears
Ryan Spears 6'0" | PG | 2025
TX
Ezenna Ibe
Ezenna Ibe C | 2025
TX
Jaron Banda
Jaron Banda 5'9" | PG | 2025
TX
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Jaron Banda

Jaron Banda

TX
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Jaron
Banda PG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
A.C. Jones
|
TX
Thanksgiving Weekend Breakout Performers: Juniors
Jaron Banda is a natural playmaker with notable elusiveness and quickness. His speed allows him to change directions...
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State: Texas
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A.C. Carpenter

A.C. Carpenter

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Carpenter
Thanksgiving Weekend Breakout Performers: Juniors
A.C. Carpenter is a versatile scorer who excels in various ways, including pulling up, driving, and three-point shooting....
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Ryan Spears

Ryan Spears

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Ryan
Spears PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Pearland
|
TX
Thanksgiving Weekend Breakout Performers: Juniors
Ryan Spears emerges as a two-way point guard, displaying floor general tendencies. He significantly contributed to scoring, created...
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Ezenna Ibe

Ezenna Ibe

TX
C
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Ezenna
Ibe C
Class
2025
HS
Pearland
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TX
Thanksgiving Weekend Breakout Performers: Juniors
Ezenna Ibe showcases a strong post presence on both ends of the court, consistently establishing position and competing...
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