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LISTEN: Surprise teams, breakout players | No Shot Clock, Episode 135

This week’s feature segment takes a look back at the season’s surprise teams, breakout players and much more.

By Michael O’Brien

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with some listener questions, and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes.

This week’s feature segment takes a look back at the season’s surprise teams, breakout players and much more.

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