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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Gooseneck Elite 16u</strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Renika Whaley and Tyler Stanley </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Aim4higheraau</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Key Players:</em></strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3566033' first='Zymir' last='Humphrey']</strong> (5'10/SF/2028/Aim 4 Higher / Gooseneck Elite)</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">TikTok: ullimxte</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">Zymir is the type of player every successful team needs as he is tough, versatile, physical, and productive. Despite being listed at 5'10 as a small forward, he plays much bigger than his height because of his strength, motor, and instincts. He embraces contact, attacks the glass with purpose, and consistently finds ways to make winning plays. His rebounding technique stands out immediately. He doesn't just rely on athleticism; he boxes out, tracks the ball off the rim, and attacks rebounds with two hands. That allows him to compete against longer players and generate extra possessions for his team. Zymir also brings impressive strength and power, allowing him to finish through contact, defend multiple positions, and hold his own physically in tough matchups.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3566053' first='Darius' last='Lankford']</strong> (5'10/CG/2028/Aim4higher)</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">TikTok: 6ix.not.onnat</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">Darius is a dynamic guard who can impact the game both on and off the ball. Whether he is running the offense at the PG spot or sliding over to score as a two-guard, he gives his team flexibility and production. His skill set allows coaches to use him in multiple ways, and that versatility is a major strength. His passing and playmaking are key parts of his game. He sees openings early, delivers accurate passes, and understands how to create scoring opportunities for teammates. He does a strong job reading defenses, making the right decisions in transition, and keeping the offense flowing.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3565999' first='Tecorey' last='Crutcher']</strong> (5'10/PG/2028/Gooseneck Elite 16u)</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CrutcherTe67577</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">TikTok: picknroll__ </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">Tecorey brings the intangibles that winning teams need at the point guard position. He is steady, competitive, and built to handle pressure. His game starts with strong ball handling, but what truly makes him valuable is how he manages the game mentally and emotionally. His psychological resilience is a major strength. Whether facing defensive pressure, momentum swings, or adversity during games, he stays composed and continues to compete. That kind of toughness at the lead guard spot can stabilize an entire team.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>What To Expect From </em></strong><strong><em>Gooseneck Elite 16u </em></strong><strong><em> This Spring and Summer:</em></strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">Gooseneck Elite is building something rooted in a performance-driven culture. They are focused on continuous optimization and improving skills, chemistry, habits, and execution every time they hit the floor. That mindset can turn a solid team into a dangerous one by July. Expect this team to play with effort, toughness, and togetherness. Expect them to compete hard, grow through adversity, and become more polished as the months go on. They may not be satisfied with where they start but they are focused on where they finish.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>What must happen over the next few months in order for you to say at the end of July that your team had a successful spring and summer?</em></strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">For Gooseneck Elite to look back at the end of July and call this spring and summer successful, it comes down to four words:</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dedication. Heart. Teamwork. Hard Work.</strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>#TerryTalks-My Thoughts On </em></strong><strong><em>Gooseneck Elite 16u</em></strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">If Gooseneck Elite stay committed to development, play for one another, and bring relentless energy every weekend, this group has a chance to make serious noise this spring and summer. Gooseneck Elite 16U looks like a team prepared to earn everything that comes their way.</p>
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