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President of Set The Pace Inc. Mentorship Program📚 @setthepacehgsl

East Hartford, CT
Joined January 2025
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Pace!!!🏀
Proud to be apart of the @HGSL_hoopgroup for spring and summer 2026
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2026 @FCPPangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp Notes: 6-6 2029 Reese Nichol (Ellington/CT) is a Bobby Jones-type (UNC/Philly 76'ers) swingman that is a very talented 2-way swingman that keeps getting better & better. Nichol averaged 25 ppg on Sat include a 30 pt (2 threes) outburst. Agile & very athletic off the bounce and a tremendous defender as well (had one of the best blocks of the camp so far on an attempted dunk. Now's a good time to buy stock. @NBNMagazine @BallerTV
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Northwest Catholic & @Setthepacehgsl sophomore Braylon Ragins is ready for a big season in year two. The 6’1” guard was able to get paint touches at will Sunday while showing off his throwback pull-up game at multiple levels and scoring in bunches at the basket.
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Owen Stearns & Karell Brown led the way in a big time opening win for @Setthepacehgsl 🔥
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Blessed for every opportunity looking to take over these next few live periods with @Setthepacehgsl against high-level competition, preparing to compete at the next level 🎥🏀
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Some film from spring jam fest in PA, learning how to become a true combo guard and getting better every weekend! ‼️🏀
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Alex Cruz retweeted
Great battle between @NEPA_Elite & @Setthepacehgsl ‼️ St. Joes (HC), Air Force (HC), Marist, Manhattan, Mount St. Mary’s, Army, NJIT, Dartmouth, Princeton, American & more on hand @HGSL_HoopGroup | Spring Jam Fest
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College Coaches ‼️‼️ Please feel free to stop by and watch me compete with my AAU team Set The Pace HGSL during the live period in Manheim Pa this weekend. Phone: 347-932-4613 IG: Topf1oorsh1ftyy__
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Alex Cruz retweeted
Set The Pace HGSL dunks EVERYTHING ‼️ @Setthepacehgsl They will be a must watch at May Live next weekend 🍿
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27’ Owen Stearns with the game winner😤😤 The standout guard powered through in the clutch to secure the win for a loaded @Setthepacehgsl dub!🔥🔥
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PSA: This is a MUST WATCH team! Sidelines will be PACKED for @Setthepacehgsl next weekend 🚨 @HGSL_HoopGroup
Set The Pace HGSL dunks EVERYTHING ‼️ @Setthepacehgsl They will be a must watch at May Live next weekend 🍿
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MAY LIVE PERIOD @HGSL_HoopGroup Spotlight 🚨 ‘27 wing Karell Brown is a legit mid-major prospect for @Setthepacehgsl Brown uses his 6’5 frame to make a difference on both ends. Savvy on the offensive end both finding teammates and creating his own shot, aggressive getting to the rim in transition. Difference maker on the defensive end with his athleticism and versatility Brown is a MUST watch for Set The Pace @TheHoopGroup Spring Jam Fest May 15-17
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Future bright for Jayden 6’5 pushing 6’6 RIs next Scholarship Wing.
Jayden Vaz with 18 Points in a 25 Point Win for Set The Pace!
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Set The Pace 15U advances to 2-0 on the weekend with wins over Northen Kings and NY Rens.
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Congratulations to Set The Pace 17U center 6’8 @vuktopalovicc receives offer from D1 Juco Allegany of Maryland.
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2026 @NBNMagazine Spring Showcase Notes: 6-3 2027 Owen Stearns (Set the Pace Academy/CT) is a very underrated New England area WG with a strong body, toughness & dangerous 3-pt stroke. On fire with 32 pts (six 3s) in buzzer-beating loss to Belmont Shore. @FCPPangos @BallerTV
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2026 @NBNMagazine Spring Showcase 4/12 Top Scorers: 2027 Owen Stearns 32 (+ 10 rebs) 2027 Ladell White 32 2028 Yann Kamigate 28 (+ 10 rebs) 2028 Mmesoma Ndubsi 24 2027 Zain Majeed 20 2028 Reese Nichol 19 (+ 6 assists) @FrankieBur @BallerTV @FCPPangos @RonMFlores
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Herjok 28’ and Karell 27’ with standout performances
17U Day 1 Standouts Seen (Pt. 2) Nothing But Net Spring Showcase @NBNMagazine Darius Wabbington | Compton Magic 17U Josh Lowery | Compton Magic 17U Terrance Byrd | Factory 17U P32 TJ Harris | Factory 17U P32 Isaac Hagnes | Belmont Shore 17U Markee White Jr. | Belmont Shore 17U Jimmie Haywood | AZ Unity 17U Mayom Mayom | AZ Unity 17U Maddox Lazor | AZ Unity 17U Noah George | Bella Vista Prep CIA Grind Nizir Cannady | AZ COMPASS PREP GRIND Kaii Voogd | AZ COMPASS PREP GRIND Jerry Wilkins | AZ COMPASS PREP GRIND Karell Brown | Set The Pace Academy Herjok Jongroor | Set The Pace Academy @GreggRosenberg1 @trigonis30 @Risingh00ps @Nextup_AZ @RodghStewart4 @HOOP_AZ @Compton_Magic @PrepHoopsAZ
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Really impressed with the 17U group playing one of the top teams in 🇺🇸. 94-78 Loss. Back to the basics….
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Replying to @owenstearns_
@owenstearns_ Led all scorers in the cream of the crop top30 game with 22pts.
2026 Pangos All American Preview 📍McBride HS, Long Beach, CA The official stats for the CREAM OF THE CROP GAME. Owen Stearns had a game high 22 points! Zion Leonard followed up with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Miles Cooper ended with 17 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds. @PangosAACamp @trigonis30 @RonMFlores @FrankieBur @Devin_Ugland
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Congratulations to our 17u guys @reese_nicol_2 and @owenstearns_ making the top30 game @PangosAACamp @HGSL_HoopGroup
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