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Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL

Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL
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Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan April 9, 2024 @ 12:04 PM
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Isaiah Henderson
Isaiah Henderson 6'6" | SF | 2025
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Tahlan Pettway
Tahlan Pettway 6'0" | PG | 2026
New E
Mason Blackwood
Mason Blackwood 6'7" | SF | 2025
New E
Badara Diakite
Badara Diakite 6'10" | C | 2025
New E
Keyshaun Tillery
Keyshaun Tillery 6'0" | PG | 2024
NY
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The City rocks have a great history of sending high level talent to division 1 program all across the country. This season, they are set to do the same with some big time talent set to compete on the circuit for the City Rocks.

Keyshaun Tillery

Keyshaun Tillery

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Keyshaun
Tillery PG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
New Hampton
|
NY
Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL
Tillery embodies the archetype of a speedy guard, effortlessly navigating the court with agility and quickness. His adeptness...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Keyshaun Tillery

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State: New York
School: New Hampton
Club: City Rocks
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Penn State
Mason Blackwood

Mason Blackwood

New E
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Mason
Blackwood SF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
New Hampton
|
New E
Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL
Blackwood is an athletic wing whose prowess shines, particularly in transition plays, where his toughness is unmatched. Utilizing...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Penn State
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Mason Blackwood

State: New England
School: New Hampton
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Highlights

Western Carolina
Tahlan Pettway

Tahlan Pettway

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Tahlan
Pettway PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
St. Thomas More
|
New E
Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL
Pettway is a speedy guard who poses a constant threat with his quickness on the court. His ability...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Western Carolina
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Tahlan Pettway

State: New England
School: St. Thomas More
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Highlights

Siena
Isaiah Henderson

Isaiah Henderson

New E
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Isaiah
Henderson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Kimball Union Academy
|
New E
Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL
Henderson stands out as an athletic guard capable of scoring in a variety of ways, showcasing versatility on...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Siena
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Isaiah Henderson

State: New England
School: Kimball Union Academy
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Highlights

Saint Louis
Badara Diakite

Badara Diakite

New E
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Badara
Diakite C
Class
2025
Height
6'10"
HS
South Kent
|
New E
Team Preview : City Rocks 17U EYBL
Diakite is a formidable presence on the court, known for his prowess as an athletic rim protector. His...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Saint Louis
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Badara Diakite

State: New England
School: South Kent
Club: New York Lightning
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