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January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen

January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb January 14, 2024 @ 11:25 PM
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Evan Bhatia
Evan Bhatia 5'10" | PG | 2027
TX
Royce Shelton
Royce Shelton 6'0" | PG | 2027
TX
Christopher Hunt Jr.
Christopher Hunt Jr. 6'1" | SG | 2027
TX
Armon Almuttar
Armon Almuttar 6'4" | CG | 2026
TX
Antoine Almuttar
Antoine Almuttar 6'4" | CG | 2026
TX
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Evan Bhatia

Evan Bhatia

TX
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Evan
Bhatia PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Fort Bend Bush
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen
Evan Bhatia showcased his prowess as a stout defender with choppy feet and active hands, forcing turnovers with...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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Evan Bhatia

State: Texas
School: Fort Bend Bush
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Christopher Hunt Jr.

Christopher Hunt Jr.

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Christopher
Hunt Jr. SG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Duncanville
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen
Christopher Hunt Jr. displays a refined shooting stroke, evident from the time he dedicates to honing his craft,...
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State: Texas
School: Duncanville
Club: YGC Pro16
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Royce Shelton

Royce Shelton

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Royce
Shelton PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Cypress Park
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen
Royce Shelton shines as a floor general, serving as the focal point of the offense with a knack...
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Royce Shelton

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School: Cypress Park
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Armon Almuttar

Armon Almuttar

TX
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Armon
Almuttar CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Dallas Parish Episcopal School
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen
Armon Almuttar is a game-changer, excelling in the finer details. His strength proved to be a key asset...
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Armon Almuttar

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State: Texas
School: Dallas Parish Episcopal School
Club: Nike Pro Skills E16
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Antoine Almuttar

Antoine Almuttar

TX
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Antoine
Almuttar CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Dallas Parish Episcopal School
|
TX
January’s Court Chronicles: Primetime Underclassmen
Antoine Almuttar is a relentless player with a phenomenal motor, constantly running end to end to contribute to...
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Antoine Almuttar

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School: Dallas Parish Episcopal School
Club: Nike Pro Skills E16
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