Strong Start 2024s: Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It seems like just yesterday the high school season was wrapping up, and we are already throw into the travel basketball season.  We are here for it all!  I was able to catch a few games at the Lamelo Ball Invitational hosted in Charlotte, and these juniors (soon to be seniors) were showing out for their last travel basketball seasons.  Here are some of the juniors who have a hot start this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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