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[Ernest Brown @mrgetahandup]

NxtPro Session 9 Hamilton Ohio

[Ernest Brown @mrgetahandup]

Getting work in at @ILCougars tryouts.

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@__brock32
Jeramiah Brock has been one of our rising guards to watch. He continues to grow, compete, and show why he’s a player to look out for in the Class of 2029.

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@__brock32
Jeramiah Brock has been one of our rising guards to watch. He continues to grow, compete, and show why he’s a player to look out for in the Class of 2029.

[Noah Fax @RealFax]

@ILCougars 15U 2029 G Lamont Bruce takes it coast to coast for the third time this game. Great defensive board instincts and acceleration after the catch.
@NxtProHoops

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@ILCougars 15U 2029 F Avery Pickens is single handed bringing his team back into the game against Rockford 1 Shot 15U. He has 7 points on 2/2 from deep, game tied 16-16.
@NxtProHoops

[Noah Fax @RealFax]

@ILCougars 15U 2029 F Avery Pickens causing havoc at the point of the half court trap, forcing slow skip passes leading to easy lays on the opposite end.
@NxtProHoops

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Good morning we are looking for 15u that’s ready to compete on the NXT pro Hoops circuit must have good grades and be coachable and willing to work hard DMS if that’s you

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Not the result we wanted, but the work continues.

Cougars Select team went 1–3 this weekend on the NXT Pro stage — competing, learning, and growing every game. No excuses… just lessons.

💯 We saw flashes of who we can be

🎯 Now it’s back to the lab to clean it up

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🏆 CHAMPIONS 🏆
Illinois Cougars Select 15U went 2-0 this weekend 💪
48-32 vs GABOS Elite
78-28 vs BIG3 Regional
Proud of the squad—locked in, disciplined, and playing together.

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@olivianickson1

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ILLINOIS COUGARS SELECT 🐾

Built different. Locked in. Ready for the season. 💪🏾🏀

This group is all about work, discipline, and growth—on and off the court. The journey continues… and we’re just getting started.

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2026 season is right around the corner. Registration is now open.

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We are hosting our first annual open run for the class of 2029. We will have Media recording and taking pictures, also we will be live on our YouTube channel as well.
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[Illinois Cougars @ILCougars]

We are hosting our first annual open run for the class of 2029. We will have Media recording and taking pictures, also we will be live on our YouTube channel as well.

[Illinois Cougars @ILCougars]

Our 7th/8th grade team Minneapolis last weekend playing in Recruit looks

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Today our 7th/8th grade team went 1-1 today, we played well on both ends but fell short in the second game

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We stay in the lab, check out our 7th & 8th grade team.