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Grit Region Kickoff: Video Interviews

Grit Region Kickoff: Video Interviews
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess April 12, 2024 @ 08:00 AM
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Over the weekend we were in Louisville for the Grit Region Kickoff! Prep Hoops caught up with a ton of the top performers throughout the weekend! Here are a few of those interviews!

It was quite a weekend for West Aurora 2025 SG Kewon Marshall @KewonMarshall11 for @88westbball at #PHGritRegionKickoff! Athletic two way wing blocked shots intense defense, acrobatic takes, & shot making! Meet him here! pic.x.com/fEUO93RieP

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 8, 2024

Alot of buzz surrounding @nebcbasketball_ wing Miles White @Miles_Whxte after his play at #PHGritRegionKickoff in Louisville! Athletic guard with size that has a feathery shot & plus athleticism. Unsigned senior that some college will get a steal late in process! pic.x.com/4sl8GPyB9b

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 8, 2024

West Aurora (IL) 2026 SG Drew Lundberg is primed for a breakout season as he shot lights out at #PHGritRegionKickoff playing up on 17U level for 88 West! We caught up with him after to discuss the performance!@AuroraWestBBall pic.x.com/NlfIeI8EOR

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 7, 2024

Massive day in two games for Northern Kentucky Legends 2027 G Braylon Bilton. Took over two games we saw with slick handles & athleticism. We chatted with the 15U guard!@PrepHoopsKY pic.x.com/hktJtpX1Tm

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 7, 2024

One of the breskout stars of the 17U division at #PHGritRegionKickoff has been Garrett James of Ballers Elite! He talked with us about his game & weekend in Louisville! pic.x.com/FUfVYwo98V

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 6, 2024

Outstanding performance in second half by Shelbyville (IN) 2026 SF Mar Nicholson @wowitzmar! The 6-4 wing put his team on his back in come from behind win for @All_In_Sport5 in Louisville!#PHGritRegionKickoff @BRamseyKSR @PrepHoopsIN @PrepHoops @RyanJamesMN @scottybscout pic.x.com/zUucX98JWL

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 6, 2024

Monster performsnce by @MBC_Burgett 2025 G Kal-El Faison @faison_el at #PHGritRegionKickoff dropping 25 points & completely taking over the game. We caught up with him to chat about the performance! pic.x.com/jP0i8F89oM

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 6, 2024

We thought Illinois Warriors Elite 17U guard Rhett Mclain @rhettmclain was big time in 15U play Saturday! Then we found out he is still in 8TH GRADE playing up! We spoke with the elite shot maker who lit up the nets at #PHGritRegionKickoff! 🔥 pic.x.com/UG7mrpXQnF

— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) April 6, 2024

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