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January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)

January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb January 28, 2024 @ 11:00 PM
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Kayden Dill
Kayden Dill 6'0" | PG | 2024
TX
Kane Smith
Kane Smith 6'1" | PG | 2024
TX
Kadyn Rucker
Kadyn Rucker 6'7" | C | 2024
TX
Zane Wrinkle
Zane Wrinkle 6'1" | SG | 2024
TX
Ben Price
Ben Price 6'6" | SG | 2025
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Kadyn Rucker

Kadyn Rucker

TX
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Kadyn
Rucker C
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Orangefield
|
TX
January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)
Kadyn Rucker emerged as a defensive anchor, proving to be reliable and impactful on that end. Rucker’s savvy...
Written by Devontae Cobb
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Kadyn Rucker

State: Texas
School: Orangefield
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Kayden Dill

Kayden Dill

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Kayden
Dill PG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Buna
|
TX
January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)
Kayden Dill showcased smooth ball control and body movements, coupled with a silky shooting stroke from mid and...
Written by Devontae Cobb
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Kayden Dill

State: Texas
School: Buna
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Kane Smith

Kane Smith

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Kane
Smith PG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Orangefield
|
TX
January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)
Kane Smith proved to be a fearless attacker, repeatedly coming at his opponents with a full head of...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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Kane Smith

State: Texas
School: Orangefield
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Ben Price

Ben Price

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SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Ben
Price SG
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Loomis Chaffee
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January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)
Ben Price is an effortless leaper, showcasing a swift takeoff followed by a quick and efficient liftoff. His...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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Ben Price

State: New England
School: Loomis Chaffee
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Zane Wrinkle

Zane Wrinkle

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Zane
Wrinkle SG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Orangefield
|
TX
January Court Chronicles: End-of-Month Standouts (Pt.2)
Everything Zane Wrinkle brought to the game was conducive to winning. His commitment to hustle influenced various facets,...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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State: Texas
School: Orangefield
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