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<p>One of the top early season events to attend in the DMV is [program_tooltip program_id='712942' first='Team' last='Takeover']'s Cinco de Mayo tournament. You can usually catch a few local programs of all ages before they get ramped up for their national schedules. Here are some of the ballers who caught my eye in this event. </p>
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One of the top early season events to attend in the DMV is
Team Takeover
's Cinco de Mayo tournament. You can usually catch a few local programs of all ages before they get ramped up for their national schedules. Here are some of the ballers who caught my eye in this event.
HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
CG
CLASS
2025
State:
Maryland
School:
Mt. Zion Prep
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
PF
CLASS
2025
State:
Virginia
School:
Virginia Academy
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Virginia
School:
Paul VI
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
CG
CLASS
2025
State:
Maryland
School:
Shabach Christian Academy
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Maryland
School:
Elizabeth Seton
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
CG
CLASS
2025
State:
Virginia
School:
Centerville
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