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The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores

The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb November 20, 2023 @ 09:00 AM
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Harlem Hayes
Harlem Hayes 6'0" | CG | 2026
TX
Kamden McGilveary
Kamden McGilveary 6'1" | PG | 2026
TX
Trae Nunn
Trae Nunn 6'5" | SG/CG | 2026
TX
Alex Barther II
Alex Barther II 6'4" | SG | 2026
TX
Michael Gatewood
Michael Gatewood 6'0" | PG | 2026
TX
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Trae Nunn

Trae Nunn

TX
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Trae
Nunn SG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Waxahachie
|
TX
The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores
Trae Nunn showcased dynamic jump-shooting skills, making the most out of every shot opportunity. Nunn drilled his first...
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State: Texas
School: Waxahachie
Club: 3D Empire
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Michael Gatewood

Michael Gatewood

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Michael
Gatewood PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Waxahachie
|
TX
The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores
Michael Gatewood proved to be a dime-dropping guard with exceptional passing abilities, court awareness, and chemistry with his...
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Michael Gatewood

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School: Waxahachie
Club: Southern Assault
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Alex Barther II

Alex Barther II

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Alex
Barther II SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
North Crowley
|
TX
The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores
Alex Barther II showcased a go-to turnaround jump shot, employing it whenever he received the ball with his...
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School: North Crowley
Club: Southern Assault
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Kamden McGilveary

Kamden McGilveary

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Kamden
McGilveary PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Dynamic Prep
|
TX
The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores
Kamden McGilveary quickly stood out by involving himself in every play, making an early impact. An explosive leaper...
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School: Dynamic Prep
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Harlem Hayes

Harlem Hayes

TX
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Harlem
Hayes CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Arlington Sam Houston
|
TX
The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational: Top Sophomores
6-foot guard with great hustle and competitiveness. Harlem Hayes ‘s commitment was evident in the way he aggressively...
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School: Arlington Sam Houston
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