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State Championship Standout Guards

State Championship Standout Guards
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb March 11, 2024 @ 08:00 PM
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Rachard Angton
Rachard Angton 5'10" | PG | 2024
TX
Payton Cornelius
Payton Cornelius 5'9" | CG | 2026
TX
D.J. Barnes
D.J. Barnes 5'10" | PG | 2025
TX
Court Gaylor
Court Gaylor 5'10" | PG | 2027
TX
Isaac Williams
Isaac Williams 6'2" | PG | 2024
TX
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Court Gaylor

Court Gaylor

TX
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Court
Gaylor PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Lipan
|
TX
State Championship Standout Guards
Court Gaylor set the offensive tone for Lipan by scoring the first 5 points, including a deep pullback...
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State: Texas
School: Lipan
Club: Southern Assault
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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
State Championship Standout Guards
Issac Williams unleashed a relentless scoring showcase, orchestrating a masterclass in offensive versatility that elevated every facet of...
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School: Oak Cliff Faith Family
Club: Team Trae Young
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Rachard Angton

Rachard Angton

TX
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Rachard
Angton PG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Plano East
|
TX
State Championship Standout Guards
Rachard Angton , a lefty point guard, showcased incredible speed and quickness, consistently beating opponents up the floor....
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State: Texas
School: Plano East
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Payton Cornelius

Payton Cornelius

TX
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Payton
Cornelius CG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Lipan
|
TX
State Championship Standout Guards
Payton Cornelius scorched the nets with a sniper-like catch-and-shoot motion, especially from the corner three, showcasing precision and...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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Payton Cornelius

State: Texas
School: Lipan
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D.J. Barnes

D.J. Barnes

TX
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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D.J.
Barnes PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Shelbyville
|
TX
State Championship Standout Guards
D.J. Barnes displayed a knack for finding high-percentage shots, leveraging his first step to penetrate the paint for...
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School: Shelbyville
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