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Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch

Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
March 31, 2024 @ 07:49 PM
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Alex Kuminga
Alex Kuminga 6'8" | SF | 2026
NV
Mike Taylor
Mike Taylor 6'2" | SF | 2028
NV
Nicholas Madsen
Nicholas Madsen 6'3" | SG | 2026
NV
Austin Onykekonye
Austin Onykekonye 6'4" | PF | 2026
NV
Jailen Childress
Jailen Childress 5'11" | PG | 2025
NV
Jakoi Lide
Jakoi Lide 5'11" | PG | 2025
NV
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Grassroots season kicks off in a big way, with Final Four Weekend. What better place to run an event than in the Final Four city of Phoenix? Independent Hoops has brought their platform to the Valley of the Sun with the Exclusive runs Final Four Event. The event runs from April 5th - April 7th and takes place at Inspire Court, in Gilbert. The event brings teams from across the country to compete in this high stakes tournament. Several local teams have made the trip to Phoenix to compete, bringing with them some talented potential prospects. Here's a look at some players to watch from the event.

Alex Kuminga

Alex Kuminga

HEIGHT 6'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Alex
Kuminga SF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Coronado
|
NV
Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
Kuminga has the potential to be the breakthrough player of the event. The forward has long arms, ball...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Alex Kuminga

State: Nevada
School: Coronado
Club: 2078442
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Jakoi Lide

Jakoi Lide

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Jakoi
Lide PG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Rancho
|
NV
Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
Lide is one of the state’s top sharpshooters. He’ll be running with the Hardwork Dedication squad, for the...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jakoi Lide

State: Nevada
School: Rancho
Club: Progress Feels Best
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Nicholas Madsen

Nicholas Madsen

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Nicholas
Madsen SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Green Valley Christian
|
NV
Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
Recently saw Madsen during the Venom Rankings Run, he was impressive then, looking to see him under the...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Nicholas Madsen

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State: Nevada
School: Green Valley Christian
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Highlights

Jailen Childress

Jailen Childress

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Jailen
Childress PG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Rancho
|
NV
Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
Childress is a scoring guard with good speed and quickness. Really looking forward to evaluating him while playing...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jailen Childress

State: Nevada
School: Rancho
Club: Hardwork Dedication
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Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Mike
Taylor SF
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Desert Pines
|
NV
Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
Taylor is a alum of both the Las Vegas Middle School Combine and the Venom Rankings Run. The...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Mike Taylor

State: Nevada
School: Desert Pines
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Highlights

Austin Onykekonye

Austin Onykekonye

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Austin
Onykekonye PF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Rancho
|
NV
Exclusive Runs Final Four Preview: Players To Watch
This will be a great setting to evaluate Onykekonye. He is an active big man with some athleticism....
Written by Bruce Williams
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Austin Onykekonye

State: Nevada
School: Rancho
Club: Freedom House
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