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NY Recruiting Update Part 2

NY Recruiting Update Part 2
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan January 16, 2024 @ 12:02 PM
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Kaelin Destin
Kaelin Destin 6'0" | CG | 2026
NY
Asher Elson
Asher Elson 6'10" | SF | 2025
NY
Malik Fields
Malik Fields 6'4" | SG | 2026
NY
VJ Edgecombe
VJ Edgecombe 6'4" | CG | 2024
FL
Jakai Sanders
Jakai Sanders 6'2" | PG | 2024
NY
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Their are a bunch of hoopers that are seeing their stock rise with tremendous play at big time games and events. Here is a look at some hoopers who currently have the attention of college coaches and scouts.

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Asher Elson Asher Elson 6'10" | SF Overtime Elite | 2025 State NY

HEIGHT 6'10"
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CLASS 2025

Asher Elson Asher Elson 6'10" | SF Overtime Elite | 2025 State NY

School: South Shore
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Malik Fields Malik Fields Malik Fields 6'4" | SG Cardinal Hayes | 2026 State NY

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Malik Fields Malik Fields Malik Fields 6'4" | SG Cardinal Hayes | 2026 State NY

School: Cardinal Hayes
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VJ Edgecombe

VJ Edgecombe

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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NY Recruiting Update Part 2
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State: Florida
School: Victory International Prep
Club: South Florida Kings
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Kaelin Destin Kaelin Destin 6'0" | CG Our Saviour Lutheran | 2026 State NY

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025

Kaelin Destin Kaelin Destin 6'0" | CG Our Saviour Lutheran | 2026 State NY

School: 2025
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Jakai Sanders Jakai Sanders 6'2" | PG Bishop Loughlin | 2024 State #187 Nation NY

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024

Jakai Sanders Jakai Sanders 6'2" | PG Bishop Loughlin | 2024 State #187 Nation NY

School: Eagle Academy BK
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