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Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects

Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb March 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
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Izu Emelife
Izu Emelife 6'6" | PF | 2025
TX
Kevin Sargeant
Kevin Sargeant 6'4" | SF | 2025
TX
Isaac Williams
Isaac Williams 6'2" | PG | 2024
TX
Amari Reed
Amari Reed 6'9" | C | 2025
TX
Clarence Payia
Clarence Payia 6'6" | SG | 2024
TX
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Louisiana Tech
Clarence Payia

Clarence Payia

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Clarence
Payia SG
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Beaumont United
|
TX
Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects
Clarence Payia showcased his proficiency as a knockdown three-point shooter and a mid-range assassin, especially when finding spots...
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Louisiana Tech
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State: Texas
School: Beaumont United
Club: JL3 Elite EYBL
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Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi
Isaac Williams

Isaac Williams

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Isaac
Williams PG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Oak Cliff Faith Family
|
TX
Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects
Isaac Williams was a force of nature on the court, displaying a remarkable blend of speed, toughness, athleticism,...
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Isaac Williams

State: Texas
School: Oak Cliff Faith Family
Club: Team Trae Young
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UT-Arlington
Amari Reed

Amari Reed

TX
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Amari
Reed C
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Lancaster
|
TX
Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects
Amari Reed is a standout post presence, demonstrating power, strength, and size to control the post and create...
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UT-Arlington
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School: Lancaster
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Highlights

Kevin Sargeant

Kevin Sargeant

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Kevin
Sargeant SF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Fort Bend Marshall
|
TX
Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects
Kevin Sargeant stood out as the hardest-working player on the floor, relentlessly pursuing every loose ball. He demonstrates...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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School: Fort Bend Marshall
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Highlights

Izu Emelife

Izu Emelife

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Izu
Emelife PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Clear Springs
|
TX
Regional Finals Standouts: Most Impactful Prospects
Izu Emelife , a traditional power forward, stood out with outstanding strength and a relentless playing style. His...
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School: Clear Springs
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