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<p>North Carolina is the Hoopstate for a reason because there is so much talent for schools to choose from. Last month, we saw quite a few more commitments across the state. Here are some of the updates you may have missed.</p>
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North Carolina is the Hoopstate for a reason because there is so much talent for schools to choose from. Last month, we saw quite a few more commitments across the state. Here are some of the updates you may have missed.
HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
CG
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
South Mecklenburg
Club:
Team United Calhoun
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HEIGHT
5'6"
POS
PG
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
E.E. Smith
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
Terry Sanford
Club:
Fayetteville Stars
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
CG
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
South Meck
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
SG
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
South Meck
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HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
CG
CLASS
2023
State:
North Carolina
School:
Alexander Central
Club:
Team Hickory
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