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A Look at Upstate NY

A Look at Upstate NY
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan March 4, 2024 @ 09:18 AM
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Jakye Rainey
Jakye Rainey 6'1" | CG | 2025
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Nikolas Yudin
Nikolas Yudin 5'11" | SG | 2025
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Due to its geophraphical location, upstate NY Hoopers can sometimes be overlooked in the grand scheme of things. Here is a looks at some talent from that has had great high school seasons and are poised for a big time Spring.

Nick Moore

Nick Moore

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024

Nick Moore

School: Bridgton
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Jakye Rainey Jakye Rainey Jakye Rainey 6'1" | CG Vermont Academy | 2025 State New E

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Jakye Rainey Jakye Rainey Jakye Rainey 6'1" | CG Vermont Academy | 2025 State New E

School: Nichols
Club: CG Elite
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Christian Mccullough

Christian Mccullough

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Christian Mccullough

School: Aquinas
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Nikolas Yudin Nikolas Yudin Nikolas Yudin 5'11" | SG Mcquaid Jesuit | 2025 State NY

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Nikolas Yudin Nikolas Yudin Nikolas Yudin 5'11" | SG Mcquaid Jesuit | 2025 State NY

School: Irondequoit
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CJ Azor

CJ Azor

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025

CJ Azor

School: Rochester Academy
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