Battle Of Magic City: 7th Grade Lead Guard Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Birmingham, AL — Once prospects reach 7th grade and exhibit promising talent on the basketball court, their reputation begins to extend beyond local recognition and gains traction on a national scale. The 10th annual Battle of Magic City served as an early showcase, offering a glimpse into the potential future stars of the game. Among the standout prospects from the Class of 2029, five lead guards emerged, capturing attention with their exceptional skills and potential and we discussed them below...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2376754,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"DJ Hunter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Tre Mann Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eDJ Hunter's showed that his prowess on the court is undeniable during his play at the Battle Of Magic City as he showcased himself as a crafty guard with a multifaceted skill set. 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