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<p>Knightdale hosted their annual preseason jamboree. High school teams were able to compete against one another in their last tournament before the season kicks off this week. Here are some of the ball handlers that stood out to me at the event.</p>
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Knightdale hosted their annual preseason jamboree. High school teams were able to compete against one another in their last tournament before the season kicks off this week. Here are some of the ball handlers that stood out to me at the event.
HEIGHT
5'5"
POS
CG
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
Athens Drive
Club:
Carolina Dream
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HEIGHT
5'3"
POS
PG
CLASS
2023
School:
Eastern Alamance
Club:
Lady Phenoms
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HEIGHT
5'4"
POS
PG
CLASS
2025
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HEIGHT
5'6"
POS
PG
CLASS
2025
State:
North Carolina
School:
Athens Drive
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