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HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2

HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson December 14, 2023 @ 11:31 AM
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Jaelen Solomon
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MJ Williams
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Carlos Vazquez
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The inaugural Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest brought out a lot of talent at the Rocky Mount Event Center this past weekend. Take a look at Part 2 of the Top Performers from the event. Take a look at Part 1 if you haven't as well!

Hampton Evans

Hampton Evans

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Hampton
Evans PF
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2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Farmville Central
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HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Hampton Evans was another impressive name in the Farmville Central frontcourt as he was virtually unstoppable attacking the...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Hampton Evans

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State: North Carolina
School: Farmville Central
Club: Team Loaded South
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Eastern Kentucky
MJ Williams

MJ Williams

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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MJ
Williams PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Farmville Central
|
NC
HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Another underrecruited name in the Farmville Central rotation, MJ Williams sets the tone and the pace at the...
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Eastern Kentucky
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MJ Williams

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State: North Carolina
School: Farmville Central
Club: Team Trezz
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Chattanooga
Isaiah Otyaluk

Isaiah Otyaluk

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Isaiah
Otyaluk SF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Word Of God
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NC
HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Otyaluk was impressive in hitting some big shots for Word of God in their victory over Winston-Salem Christian...
Written by Jay Anderson
Chattanooga
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Isaiah Otyaluk

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State: North Carolina
School: Word Of God
Club: No Guts No Glory
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Carlos Vazquez

Carlos Vazquez

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Carlos
Vazquez SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Wayne Country Day
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NC
HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Carlos Vazquez opened things up for Wayne Country Day School with his ability to attack the basket and...
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State: North Carolina
School: Wayne Country Day
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Hampden-Sydney
Jaelen Solomon

Jaelen Solomon

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Jaelen
Solomon PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Wayne Country Day
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NC
HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Jaelen Solomon held his own in the painted area on both ends and operated well off Vazquez and...
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Hampden-Sydney
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Jaelen Solomon

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State: North Carolina
School: Wayne Country Day
Club: LionChasersU (LCU)
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Cape Fear CC
Ben Ferguson

Ben Ferguson

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Ben
Ferguson CG
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2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Wilson Prep
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NC
HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Ferguson continues to lead the Wilson Prep Academy attack with efficiency despite the loss. He finished with 21...
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Cape Fear CC
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Ben Ferguson

State: North Carolina
School: Wilson Prep
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Elizabeth City State
Leslie Minter Jr

Leslie Minter Jr

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Leslie
Minter Jr SF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Wilson Prep
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NC
HoopState Montrezl Harrell Hoop Fest: Top Performers, Part 2
Minter had arguably his best game on the young season shooting the ball as he poured in 28...
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Elizabeth City State
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School: Wilson Prep
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