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CJ Fredrick was born July 10, 1999, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Chuck and Laura Fredrick. He has a sister, Julia. Fredrick comes from a family of athletes: his father played basketball at Rollins College, an uncle, Joe, played basketball at Notre Dame, an aunt, Maureen, played basketball at Xavier, his grandfather, Charlie, played football at…
Ashton Hagans was born on July 8 in Cartersville, Georgia. A point guard, he graduated from Newton High School after reclassifying into the 2018 recruiting class and enrolling at Kentucky a year early. One of the nation’s top point guard prospects, Hagans earned both Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year and Mr. Georgia Basketball honors…
Immanuel Quickley was born June 17, 1999, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, where his mother, Nitrease—who played basketball at Morgan State—and his father, Marcellous, raised him. He attended The John Carroll School, where he became a two-time state champion, a three-time All-State selection, and the Baltimore Sun Metro Player of the Year. During an injury-plagued…
Hamidou Diallo was born July 31, 1998, in Queens, New York, the son of Marima and Abdoulaye Diallo. An athletic 6-foot-5 guard, he became one of the nation’s leading prospects at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, where he averaged 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists as a senior while leading the Mustangs to a…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Charmaine Gilgeous and Vaughn Alexander. A 6-foot-6 guard, he grew up in nearby Hamilton before attending Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Tennessee. After representing Canada at the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship, he signed with Kentucky over several major programs, including Syracuse,…
Follow @deemintz1 on Twitter | Follow @davion on Instagram PERSONAL Born June 30 in Gastonia, North Carolina … Pursuing a graduate degree in kinesiology and health promotion … Parents are Sean and Sandy Mintz … Has a three siblings, Da’Sean, Damare and Danali … Godfather is NFL legend Randy Moss … Chose his jersey number because it…
Follow @jemarlbakerjr on Twitter | Follow @jemarlbakerjr on Instagram 2018-19 Redshirt freshman: Appeared in 28 games in his first season on the court with 64 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and 13 3-pointers … Known for his shot-making prowess, earned his way on to the court because of his ability to defend … Played his best basketball late in…
Malik Monk was born Malik Ahmad Monk on February 4, 1998, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Jackie Monk and Michael Scales. He has one brother, Marcus who was an NFL wide receiver of the Chicago Bears and played for the University of Arkansas. Marcus also played college basketball at Arkansas. A cousin, Rashad Madden played basketball…
HIGH SCHOOL Named to the All-USA Boys Basketball team as a first-team selection … Also made the Naismith All-America First Team … Naismith High School Player of the Year finalist … Also a McDonald’s All-American and participated in both the Jordan Brand Classic game and the Nike Hoop Summit … Shared MVP honors at the…
Riley Welch was born September 26, 1997, in Fresno, California to John and Jean Welch. His father played basketball at UNLV and has served as a coach in the NBA for 15 years. His grandfather Coley was the third-ranked boxing middleweight in the world in 1941. In high school, Welch played for Chatfield High School in Littleton,…