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<p>Founder of Extraeyes Media Bobby Benjamin helps middle school student-athletes build their name with, "Build-Your-Brand Showcase" Athletes participated in series of drills that test all aspects of the game; the top players competed in an all-star. The top shooters were chosen for the three-point shootout. Let's dive into what we learned about next year freshman group</p>
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Founder of Extraeyes Media Bobby Benjamin helps middle school student-athletes build their name with, "Build-Your-Brand Showcase" Athletes participated in series of drills that test all aspects of the game; the top players competed in an all-star. The top shooters were chosen for the three-point shootout. Let's dive into what we learned about next year freshman group
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2028
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SF
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2028
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Hodges Bend middle school
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5'6"
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SG
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2028
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6'0"
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PF
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2028
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Lamar Junior High
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6'0"
POS
SG
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2028
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Lake Olympia Middle School
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Houston Jumpers
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5'6"
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CG
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2028
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5'3"
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SG
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2028
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5'3"
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PG
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2028
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First Colony middle school
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