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<p>Apache Memorial Showcase was held over the weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. Teams from all over the country were there to compete against one another in their first live event of the season in hopes of gaining the attention of college coaches. The following athletes are sophomores that I deemed dominant paint protectors!</p>
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Apache Memorial Showcase was held over the weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. Teams from all over the country were there to compete against one another in their first live event of the season in hopes of gaining the attention of college coaches. The following athletes are sophomores that I deemed dominant paint protectors!
HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
PF
CLASS
2025
State:
North Carolina
School:
Greensboro Day
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
PF
CLASS
2025
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF
CLASS
2025
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
PF
CLASS
2025
State:
North Carolina
School:
1 Of 1 Prep
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
SF
CLASS
2025
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