Underclassmen Show off At Unfinished Business Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>695Hoops held the annual Unfinished Business Showcase at St. Frances Academy last Friday night and some underclassmen showed up and showed out. The event usually caters to unsigned seniors and juniors, but a handful of 2026 and 2025 players received invitations and took advantage. 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