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Herb Jones
Herbert Keyshawn Jones was born on September 28, 1998, in Greensboro, Alabama, a small town in the rural Black Belt region of the state. Growing up in a community where opportunities were limited, Jones found his outlet and identity through basketball. He attended Hale County High School, where his long wingspan, athleticism, and competitive fire made him a standout player in Alabama high school basketball. Despite his obvious talent, Jones was not a highly recruited prospect — he received modest attention from major college programs, a slight that would fuel his relentless drive throughout his career.
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Rui Hachimura was born on February 8, 1998, in Toyama, Japan, to a Beninese father and Japanese mother. Growing up biracial in Japan presented unique social challenges, but sport provided Hachimura with a sense of belonging and purpose. He initially played baseball, Japan's most popular sport, before discovering basketball in middle school. His combination of size, athleticism, and coordination, inherited from both his African and Japanese heritage, made him a natural on the basketball court.
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