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No Fly Zone: Grind Region Kick Off Defenders

No Fly Zone: Grind Region Kick Off Defenders
Victor Scott
Victor Scott April 11, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
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Owen Wright
Owen Wright 6'6" | PF | 2028
OK
Rex Reynolds
Rex Reynolds 6'5" | SG/PG | 2027
OK
Jordan Watkins
Jordan Watkins 6'3" | SF | 2027
OK
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These athletes are tough, gritty, and disruptive on the defensive side of the ball. They always say defense wins championships, check out some top defenders, that could help you win a championship.

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Rex Reynolds Rex Reynolds Rex Reynolds 6'5" | SG/PG Ada | 2027 State OK

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Rex Reynolds Rex Reynolds Rex Reynolds 6'5" | SG/PG Ada | 2027 State OK

Club: WonByOne
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POS SF
CLASS 2027

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Club: Thunder 2027
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Owen Wright Owen Wright 6'6" | PF Newcastle | 2028 State OK

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C
CLASS 2028

Owen Wright Owen Wright 6'6" | PF Newcastle | 2028 State OK

Club: i4 Swish
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Darion Thomas

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HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Darion Thomas

Club: Trae Young 3SGB
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Jordan Watkins

OK
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Class
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Height
6'3"
HS
Moore
|
OK
No Fly Zone: Grind Region Kick Off Defenders
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