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5A Newcomers Making Their Mark At The Halfway Point

5A Newcomers Making Their Mark At The Halfway Point
Robert Davis
Robert Davis
January 27, 2023 @ 12:19 PM
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Brandon Philpot
Brandon Philpot 6'1" | 2023
CO
Justus Michael
Justus Michael 6'1" | CG | 2024
CO
Clete Robinson
Clete Robinson 6'6" | CG | 2023
CO
Noah Hellem
Noah Hellem 5'10" | SG | 2024
CO
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Robinson is able to score on all three levels but has a nice midrange and is effective with his mid game. Robinson is averaging 15.5 points a game and is also leading his team in blocks averaging 1.3 per game. Robinson is a factor in the paint averaging 5.4 rebounds a game and plays the passing lanes well as he is over 2 a game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1137808"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Hellem might be one of the deadliest shooters on this list as he is in the top 5 in 3 point shooting on the year sitting at an outstanding 51%. He is also making teams pay from the charity strip as he is shooting 86% from the line, both being at the top in respective categories. Hellem has been shooting the lights out and has been catching some eyes as he continues to have an impact on the offensive side of the ball.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1463544"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Michael has been shooting the lights out recently and has been on a tear defensively as well. Michael has the quickness and range to be able to pick up the ball carrier at half and make it difficult on them. 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These are the kids that some people might not have heard of yet that are starting to make a good impressions.

JP Ndong

JP Ndong

POS CG
CLASS 2025

JP Ndong

School: Northfield High School
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Clete Robinson Clete Robinson 6'6" | CG Denver North Highschool | 2023 CO

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POS PF
CLASS 2023

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Noah Hellem

Noah Hellem

CO
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Air Academy
|
CO
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State: Colorado
School: Air Academy
Club: Colorado Miners
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Justus Michael

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CG
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State: Colorado
School: Northfield
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Brandon Philpot

Brandon Philpot

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POS N/A
CLASS 2023
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State: Colorado
School: Sand Creek
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