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January’s Court Chronicles: Standout Arlington Forwards/Centers

January’s Court Chronicles: Standout Arlington Forwards/Centers
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb January 23, 2024 @ 10:10 PM
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Jayson Mathiesen
Jayson Mathiesen 6'4" | PF | 2024
TX
Reggie McDonald
Reggie McDonald 6'5" | SF | 2024
TX
Cam Williams
Cam Williams PF | 2025
TX
Jadon Reed
Jadon Reed 6'5" | C | 2025
TX
Mike Gibbs
Mike Gibbs 6'7" | PF | 2026
TX
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Jayson Mathiesen

Jayson Mathiesen

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Jayson
Mathiesen PF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Arlington Martin
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Standout Arlington Forwards/Centers
Jayson Mathiesen consistently positioned himself effectively with timely cutting and board-crashing skills. When playing with his back to...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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Jayson Mathiesen

State: Texas
School: Arlington Martin
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Reggie McDonald

Reggie McDonald

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Reggie
McDonald SF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Arlington Bowie
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Standout Arlington Forwards/Centers
Reggie McDonald was a very effective shot maker. His high release at 6’5” added an extra layer of...
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Reggie McDonald

State: Texas
School: Arlington Bowie
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Cam Williams

Cam Williams

TX
PF
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Cam
Williams PF
Class
2025
HS
Arlington
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TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Standout Arlington Forwards/Centers
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State: Texas
School: Arlington
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Jadon Reed

Jadon Reed

TX
C
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Jadon
Reed C
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Arlington
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Standout Arlington Forwards/Centers
Jadon Reed was an effortless leaper with good upward explosive abilities. His very strong hands allowed him to...
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State: Texas
School: Arlington
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