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Grind Region KickOff: Day 1 Game-Changers

Grind Region KickOff: Day 1 Game-Changers
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb April 7, 2024 @ 07:00 AM
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Nehemiah Liggins
Nehemiah Liggins 6'3" | SF | 2026
OK
DeAuvyahn Young
DeAuvyahn Young 5'11" | PG | 2026
OK
Deign Kendall
Deign Kendall 6'0" | SF | 2026
OK
Jack McKinsey
Jack McKinsey 6'3" | SG | 2025
IN
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DeAuvyahn Young

DeAuvyahn Young

OK
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Young PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Lawton
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OK
Grind Region KickOff: Day 1 Game-Changers
De’Auvyahn Young was a highly electrifying prospect, showcasing blistering foot speed and the smoothest handles on the court....
Written by Devontae Cobb
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School: Lawton
Club: Oklahoma Wolfpack
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Jack McKinsey

Jack McKinsey

IN
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Jack
McKinsey SG
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2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Greensburg
|
IN
Grind Region KickOff: Day 1 Game-Changers
Jack McKinsey was a phenomenal player in transition, constantly running the floor on offense and defense. He excelled...
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State: Indiana
School: Greensburg
Club: Indiana Ice
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Nehemiah Liggins Nehemiah Liggins Nehemiah Liggins 6'3" | SF Edison | 2026 OK

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Juan Burney

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Deign Kendall

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HS
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