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January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers

January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb January 24, 2024 @ 11:05 PM
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D.J. Hall
D.J. Hall 6'7" | PF | 2025
TX
Luke Susko
Luke Susko 6'6" | SF | 2026
TX
Ethan Sheats
Ethan Sheats 6'8" | SF | 2026
TX
Joshua Zakaria
Joshua Zakaria 6'5" | PF | 2024
TX
Rustan Griffen
Rustan Griffen 6'4" | SF | 2024
TX
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D.J. Hall

D.J. Hall

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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D.J.
Hall PF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Plano East
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers
D.J. Hall showcased his dominance down low, controlling both defensive and offensive boards. His excellent footwork in the...
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Texas State
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D.J. Hall

State: Texas
School: Plano East
Club: Southern Assault
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Rustan Griffen

Rustan Griffen

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Rustan
Griffen SF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Richardson
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers
Rustan Griffen proved to be a dynamic defensive player, showing great hands and instincts for swiping the ball...
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Rustan Griffen

State: Texas
School: Richardson
Club: Drive Nation
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Ethan Sheats

Ethan Sheats

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Ethan
Sheats SF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Denton
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers
Ethan Sheats displayed a strong defensive presence, positioning himself effectively for rebounds. His impeccable timing, length, and anticipation...
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School: Denton
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Joshua Zakaria

Joshua Zakaria

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Joshua
Zakaria PF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Birdville
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers
Joshua Zakaria possesses a very unique and well-rounded style of play. His outstanding versatility on both ends, playmaking...
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Joshua Zakaria

State: Texas
School: Birdville
Club: Crab5
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Luke Susko

Luke Susko

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Luke
Susko SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Flower Mound Marcus
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: DFW Game-Changers
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State: Texas
School: Flower Mound Marcus
Club: Texas Impact
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