Next: Havoc in the Heartland 14U The Difference Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are certain players who are known to be the heartbeat of the team. They are seen as the type of players who do whatever is needed to help their squad win games. This guy can solely play defense without scoring a point, grabbing rebounds, scoring timely shots or just to draw a couple of fouls. 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