Marquee Hoops Winter Circuit Session II: 2028 Standouts (Pt.3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richmond, VA — The second leg of the Marquee Hoops Winter Select Circuit came through Richmond, VA this past weekend and the action did not disappoint. Some of the top shoe sponsored programs and independent programs from the Mid-Atlantic were in attendance and as always, those teams were filled with talent. The class of 2028 had a lot of promising prospects that we will separate into four parts of coverage. 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