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Starting Five: Duke is rolling; Crean's comments; Gonzaga

Starting Five: Duke is rolling; Crean's comments; Gonzaga

Duke looks like the best team in the country and what did Tom Crean say? That and more in Eric Bossi's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Upperclassmen looking to back up high school ranking

Bossi's Best: Upperclassmen looking to back up high school ranking

There's still time for these 10 players to live up to their top 50 high school rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Duke, Final Four picks, Isaiah Stewart

Three-Point Play: Duke, Final Four picks, Isaiah Stewart

Is it time to start worrying about Duke's 2019 recruiting efforts? Eric Bossi weighs in on the Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Updates on Duke, UNC, Brandon Newman

Twitter Tuesday: Updates on Duke, UNC, Brandon Newman

Despite a recent setback, Duke is poised to have a strong 2019 class when all is said and done.

 • Corey Evans
RJ Hampton Q&A: 'Guys come at me, and ... that is a compliment'

RJ Hampton Q&A: 'Guys come at me, and ... that is a compliment'

The top-ranked point guard in the 2020 class discusses having a target on his back and options for the future.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Players that will be missed most next season

Rivals Roundtable: Players that will be missed most next season

The Rivals Roundtable returns with a look at players who will be missed most or perhaps not as much as you might think.

 • Rivals.com
Evans Seven: Who can knock Villanova off its perch next year?

Evans Seven: Who can knock Villanova off its perch next year?

The Wildcats seem to be built for another run, but these seven teams have a chance to prevent them from another title.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Where does Duke's 2018 class rank all-time?

Bossi's Best: Where does Duke's 2018 class rank all-time?

The Blue Devils are already top 10 in Rivals era, and have a chance to jump even higher.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

These seven programs will each have some unique challenges as they try to fill some very important shoes next season.

 • Corey Evans
How Williamson's commitment affects the Blue Devils

How Williamson's commitment affects the Blue Devils

Obviously, the Blue Devils just got a lot more talented - and Coach K has a big feather in his cap.

 • Corey Evans
What's impact of Zion Williamson's commitment to Duke?

What's impact of Zion Williamson's commitment to Duke?

The highly anticipated decision of five-star ZIon Williamson is in and he's going to play for the Blue Devils

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Duke, Ohio State, TCU, Indiana, more

Twitter Tuesday: Duke, Ohio State, TCU, Indiana, more

Corey Evans' Twitter Tuesday takes on questions regarding several big programs and big-name prospects.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Who would love to have these top seniors the most?

Evans Seven: Who would love to have these top seniors the most?

Which schools could plug some holes - and get to the next level - with these elite players from the class of 2018?

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: Which top teams have filled needs – and which haven't?

Rival Views: Which top teams have filled needs – and which haven't?

A look at the programs that have addressed their needs, and which ones still have a hole to fill.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Sting Factor: McCormack to Kansas

Sting Factor: McCormack to Kansas

How much does top-50 prospect David McCormack's commitment to Kansas sting the other programs that were in pursuit?

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: Is Duke the favorite for 2018 NCAA title with Bagley?

Rival Views: Is Duke the favorite for 2018 NCAA title with Bagley?

What does Marvin Bagley's announcement that he would reclassify to 2017 and attend Duke do to the 2018 NCAA title chase?

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Rival Views: Most significant class of 2017 spring commitment

Rival Views: Most significant class of 2017 spring commitment

Rivals basketball experts debate which spring commitment from a 2017 prospect was the most significant.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Duval at Duke, Bamba predictions, more

Rivals Roundtable: Duval at Duke, Bamba predictions, more

The Rivals.com basketball recruiting analyst team weighs in on three pressing 2017 hoops recruiting topics.

 • Rivals.com
Twitter Tuesday: Exploring the transfer market

Twitter Tuesday: Exploring the transfer market

Transfer season is heating up. See the latest on several talented players who could be on the move in Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
McDonald's All-American Game: Mohamed Bamba's final four

McDonald's All-American Game: Mohamed Bamba's final four

Five-star Mohamed Bamba breaks down his own final four and the latest in his recruiting process.

 • Eric Bossi
How they were built: Duke, the hot hand

How they were built: Duke, the hot hand

Duke enters March Madness as the hottest team in the country, but this season was far from easy for the Blue Devils.

 • Eric Bossi
Conference Call: How top 2016 class in each league is faring

Conference Call: How top 2016 class in each league is faring

How are the top recruiting classes in each league faring so far? We grade them out.

 • Corey Evans
Bolden completes Duke's 2016 class

Bolden completes Duke's 2016 class

Duke 2016 recruiting class captured the attention of college hoops fans last fall, and now it just got stronger.

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 • Brian McLawhorn
Duke adds fourth five-star to 2016 class

Duke adds fourth five-star to 2016 class

Duke's already strong 2016 recruiting class has added even more firepower in five-star Marques Bolden.

 • Eric Bossi
Marques Bolden ready to make his choice this week

Marques Bolden ready to make his choice this week

Five-star Class of 2016 big man Marques Bolden appears ready to make his decision. According to 

 • Justin Rowland
Kentucky backcourt shines at Jordan Brand Classic

Kentucky backcourt shines at Jordan Brand Classic

It was a full day at the Barclay’s Center with three games at Jordan Brand Classic. Krysten Peek has the breakdown.

 • Krysten Peek
2016 Rivals basketball team rankings

2016 Rivals basketball team rankings

Kentucky, Duke and Michigan State still rule the roost in the updated 2016 team rankings thanks to their mega classes.

 • Eric Bossi
Predicting where 2016's uncommitted stars will land

Predicting where 2016's uncommitted stars will land

The late signing period begins on Wednesday. Eric Bossi predicts where the top uncommitted stars will land.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoop Summit: Team USA is loaded with top-end talent

Hoop Summit: Team USA is loaded with top-end talent

The USA Team at this week's Hoops Summit in Portland is loaded with talent. Eric Bossi picks his starting five.

 • Eric Bossi
McD's AA: Josh Jackson leads week's top performers

McD's AA: Josh Jackson leads week's top performers

There were several outstanding performances in Chicago this week. Eric Bossi picks out the top 10.

 • Eric Bossi
McD's AA recap: Jacksons in action

McD's AA recap: Jacksons in action

No. 1 Josh Jackson and five-star Frank Jackson shared MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's notes (3/30)

McDonald's notes (3/30)

CHICAGO-- Fans hoping for daily changes in Marques Bolden's recruitment are going to be disappointed.  

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 • T.J. Walker
Marques Bolden talks Kentucky, Duke and TCU

Marques Bolden talks Kentucky, Duke and TCU

The No. 16 overall prospect is still undecided and doesn't plan on making a decision anytime soon.

 • Krysten Peek
Jayson Tatum discusses Duke and Marques Bolden

Jayson Tatum discusses Duke and Marques Bolden

Rivals.com caught up with the No. 3 overall prospect, Jayson Tatum at media day for the McDonald's All-American game.

 • Krysten Peek
McD's AA: Tuesday notes

McD's AA: Tuesday notes

Bam Adebayo was one of Tuesday's standouts at McDonald's All-American game practice.

 • Eric Bossi
McD's AA: Monday practice

McD's AA: Monday practice

Josh Jackson had a terrific practice, plus more observations from Chicago.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: McDonald's Week

Starting Five: McDonald's Week

Kicking off McDonald's week with updates on uncommitted five-stars Jackson, Ferguson, Bolden.

 • Eric Bossi
TexasHoops Picks UIL State All Tournament Teams & MVP

TexasHoops Picks UIL State All Tournament Teams & MVP

Analyst Blue Zertuche was on hand for all 18 UIL games, and he picks TexasHoops.com All-Tournament teams.

 • Blue Zertuche
Starting Five: Final Four picks

Starting Five: Final Four picks

The NCAA Tournament is set, who does Eric Bossi like for the Final Four? That, and more in this week's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Friday UIL State semi-finals: 2A, 4A, 6A

Friday UIL State semi-finals: 2A, 4A, 6A

San Antonio- Day 2 of the UIL State semi-finals will showcase plenty of high profile players and teams.

 • Blue Zertuche
Predictions on unsigned Rivals150 class of 2016 prospects

Predictions on unsigned Rivals150 class of 2016 prospects

Where will No. 1 Josh Jackson end up? Here's our pick.

 • Eric Bossi
Marques Bolden talks playoffs and recruitment

Marques Bolden talks playoffs and recruitment

Marques Bolden: Being patient with recruiting as playoffs approaches.

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 • Blue Zertuche
Starting Five: Louisville getting in front of investigation?

Starting Five: Louisville getting in front of investigation?

Louisville fallout, plus a five-star who may challenge NBA draft rules.

 • Eric Bossi
TexasHoops/GASO give their thoughts on the "Texan Five" McDonald's AA

TexasHoops/GASO give their thoughts on the "Texan Five" McDonald's AA

The TexasHoops.com/GASO staff give their thoughts on the Five Texans who were selected to the 2016 McDonald's AA team.

 • Texas Hoops Staff
2016 McDonald's AA rosters announced

2016 McDonald's AA rosters announced

The 2016 McDonald’s All-American team was announced on Sunday night.

 • Eric Bossi
C/o 2016: Unsigned Senior Breakdown Pt. 1

C/o 2016: Unsigned Senior Breakdown Pt. 1

In part 1 of 2, the <I>TexasHoops.com</I> Unsigned Senior Breakdown, we look at 10 players from <I>A-H</I>. Some heavy hitters in this first group, an

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 • Blue Zertuche
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Top performers

Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Top performers

Rivals150 SG Andrew Jones headlined an impressive group of top performers over the weekend at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest event.

 • Eric Bossi
Class-changer Bolden in no hurry

Class-changer Bolden in no hurry

The nation's top unsigned big man, five-star Marques Bolden spoke with Eric Bossi after another impressive outing. Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and others a

 • Eric Bossi
Looking ahead to spring signing period

Looking ahead to spring signing period

With the early signing period over, the focus shifts to storylines of the late signing period, including Josh Jackson's future.

 • Eric Bossi
Early signing period: Winners and losers

Early signing period: Winners and losers

By signing five-star Malik Monk, Kentucky was a big winner in the early signing period. Eric Bossi looks at the hits and misses.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoops expects big haul for early signing period

Hoops expects big haul for early signing period

Excitement has followed new University of Alabama men's basketball coach Avery Johnson around like a new puppy since Johnson was hired in April, but n

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 • Cecil Hurt
Five-star predictions

Five-star predictions

There are 12 undecided five-stars in the Rivals150, including Thon Maker. Eric Bossi makes his picks on where they will land.

 • Eric Bossi
Whats next for UK after missing on Giles

Whats next for UK after missing on Giles

Kentucky missed on five-star forward Harry Giles, but the Cats have plenty of other options in 2016.

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 • T.J. Walker
No. 2 Giles commits to Duke

No. 2 Giles commits to Duke

Harry Giles, the No. 2 player in the nation, committed to Duke on Friday, giving the Devils three top 10 commitments for 2016.

 • Eric Bossi
Manek Couldnt Wait to Give Kruger the News

Manek Couldnt Wait to Give Kruger the News

Brady Manek had been thinking of making a commitment to Oklahoma and a perfect time seemed during the Sooners huge visit weekend. However, he just co

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 • Joe DuVall
4-star forward Braxton Key picks Bama UPDATED

4-star forward Braxton Key picks Bama UPDATED

Alabama landed another big basketball commitment on Wednesday morning with Braxton Key committed to coach Avery Johnson. He's the No. 71 player in the

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 • Cecil Hurt
T.J. Walker tackles basketball recruiting questions

T.J. Walker tackles basketball recruiting questions

Subscribers ask their questions on House of Blue and basketball recruiting analyst T.J. Walker answers them in the monthly mailbag.

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 • CatsIllustrated.com
Bolden breaks down Kansas visit

Bolden breaks down Kansas visit

Kansas played host to several key targets this past weekend, including five-star center Marques Bolden (blue KU shirt), the No. 16 ranked player in th

 • Shay Wildeboor
USA Basketball Camp: Top big men

USA Basketball Camp: Top big men

USA Basketball's camp showcased the talents of 2017's No. 1 player Wendell Carter. Eric Bossi breaks down the camp's best bigs.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Bamba emerges

USA Basketball: Bamba emerges

Class of 2017 big man Mohamed Bamba was one of many impressive players at USA Basketball's mini-camp. Eric Bossi has a report.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Jackson shines

USA Basketball: Jackson shines

Josh Jackson, the No. 1 prospect in the 2016 Rivals150, lived up to his ranking Saturday at USA Basketball's annual mini-camp.

 • Eric Bossi
Weekend visits preview 9/18

Weekend visits preview 9/18

No. 2 ranked Harry Giles is visiting Wake Forest this weekend. Eric Bossi previews a busy official visit weekend nationwide.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi, Walker share takes on Bolden, Simmons

Bossi, Walker share takes on Bolden, Simmons

Eric Bossi and T.J. Walker share their takes on Marques Bolden. Here there's also a Kobi Simmons mention.

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 • Justin Rowland
Bolden discusses upcoming Kansas visits

Bolden discusses upcoming Kansas visits

Five-star big man Marques Bolden has scheduled two visits to Kansas. Jayhawk Slant just spoke to the No. 14 ranked player in the 2016 class.

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Mailbag: Fox, Bridges, much more

Mailbag: Fox, Bridges, much more

What's the latest on Miles Bridges? Who signs with Kentucky this fall? You asked, we're answering in this week's mailbag.

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 • T.J. Walker
Will UK land visit from big man Bolden

Will UK land visit from big man Bolden

Marques Bolden has set one visit so far, and it's not to Kentucky. Will the Wildcats host the five-star Class of 2016 center?

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 • T.J. Walker
Calipari can track UK targets on Twitter

Calipari can track UK targets on Twitter

John Calipari is one of basketball's most active tweeters. But which Kentucky recruiting targets does he follow on Twitter?

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 • T.J. Walker
Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent

Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent

Thon Maker will be among the elite talent in Las Vegas this week, as the final of July's three live periods tips off Wednesday.

 • Eric Bossi
GASO: Risers and sleepers

GASO: Risers and sleepers

There were some under-the-radar players who showed out at the Great American Basketball Shootout, like forward Tristan Clark.

 • Eric Bossi
Texas targets shine at Julys biggest hoops events

Texas targets shine at Julys biggest hoops events

During the first evaluation period of July, Texas coaches watched a number of top targets perform well at some of the year's biggest events.

 • Dustin McComas
Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016

Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016

Josh Jackson was able to remain the No. 1 player in the class of 2016. See the new five-stars and updated rankings here.

 • Eric Bossi
Mailbag: Thoughts on Ayton, Giles, more

Mailbag: Thoughts on Ayton, Giles, more

Our second basketball recruiting mailbag of the week scouts DeAndre Ayton, looks at Harry Giles' recruitment and more.

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 • T.J. Walker
Big man Bolden racking up offers

Big man Bolden racking up offers

Marques Bolden has offers from a host of top schools, including Kentucky, but the Texas big man is keeping an open mind.

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 • T.J. Walker
Hoops Offers Bolden

Hoops Offers Bolden

UNC's third offer in two days goes out to Desoto, TX, big man Marques Bolden, who also has offers from Kansas, UCLA and many other notables.

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 • TarHeelIllustrated.com Staff
Meet Marques Bolden

Meet Marques Bolden

Marques Bolden has quietly emerged and become a top national basketball prospect in the loaded class of 2016. The 6-foot-10 big man hails from DeSoto

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 • Clint Jackson
EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

Getting the local and national travelers ready for EYBL at Maple Grove starting Saturday. It's the fourth and final session before Peach Jam.

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 • Ryan James
A look at Kentuckys 2016 offers

A look at Kentuckys 2016 offers

A look at the 10 basketball players Kentucky has offered in the Class of 2016, including high-scoring wing Malik Monk.

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 • T.J. Walker
Foxs 40-point performance highlights Houston EYBL

Foxs 40-point performance highlights Houston EYBL

De'Aaron Fox finished EYBL Houston with a 40-point game, and highlights our jam-packed notebook that includes Jarred Vanderbilt, Jonathan Isaac, Marqu

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 • Dustin McComas
The Pony Express 5-8

The Pony Express 5-8

Get your weekly recruiting blitz with updates on four-star big man Marques Bolden and more.

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 • Adam Grosbard
Bolden has been hearing from a number of schools, including Texas

Bolden has been hearing from a number of schools, including Texas

DeSoto big man Marques Bolden is in high demand, and Texas is one of the schools showing him a lot of attention.

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 • Dustin McComas
Hardwood Hustle

Hardwood Hustle

In the midst of the live evaluation period, VandySports.com takes a look at new targets and prospects of interest for the Vanderbilt Commodores within

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 • Sean Williams
EYBL: Fox shows complete game

EYBL: Fox shows complete game

Get caught up on news and notes from Saturday's EYBL stop in Virginia, including an impressive outing by five-star De'Aaron Fo.

 • Eric Bossi
Basketball recruit scouting report

Basketball recruit scouting report

Trae Young will be at SMU's game against UConn on Saturday, find out more about the 2017 prospect and two other SMU basketball recruits.

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 • Nathan Baldwin
Weekend wrap-up from Dallas...

Weekend wrap-up from Dallas...

Braden Eggleston, a Harding signees, helped the Sandies from Amarillo capture the Mansfield ISD CLassic championship, improving to 11-1 in class 6A.

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 • Blue Zertuche
Long, Jones shine in holiday events

Long, Jones shine in holiday events

Class of 2016 Jakolby Long and Andrew Jones, plus 2015 UK commit Skal Labissiere, were in action Friday. Eric Bossi was there.

 • Eric Bossi
The Pony Express 10-31

The Pony Express 10-31

This week's edition has updates on 2016 five-star Marques Bolden, a JuCo big man and a local quarterback planning a visit to SMU.

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 • Adam Grosbard
Texas big man breaks down visit

Texas big man breaks down visit

One of the top players in the 2016 class, Marques Bolden arrived on KU's campus for <i>Late Night in the Phog</i> on Friday. Jayhawk Slant just spoke

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 • Shay Wildeboor
A Baylor heavy Peach Jam

A Baylor heavy Peach Jam

The summer basketball circuit hits one of the elite tournaments this weekend with Peach Jam. There are many Baylor prospects there including 2016 G Ma

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 • Kevin Lonnquist
LBJ Skills Academy: Tatum makes his move

LBJ Skills Academy: Tatum makes his move

Jayson Tatum had a big day Friday at the LeBron James Skills Academy. Rivals.com's Eric Bossi breaks down all of the day's action.

 • Eric Bossi
Coaches hitting the road for first July live period

Coaches hitting the road for first July live period

Tim Miles and his staff will be hitting the road in full force for the first NCAA live period in what should be a very busy month of recruiting for th

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 • Robin Washut
Jackson, Giles lead expanded 2016 rankings

Jackson, Giles lead expanded 2016 rankings

Dennis Smith is the lone new face in the top five of the updated 2016 hoops rankings. Eric Bossi breaks down the changes inside.

 • Eric Bossi
Another Title for Titans, Rockstarz get first

Another Title for Titans, Rockstarz get first

Titans finish off the Pearland <I>Great American Shoot-Out</I> by capturing their second title in their second straight GASO. 6-foot-7 shooter, D.J.

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 • Blue Zertuche
Nike Elite 100: Breaking down the class of 2016

Nike Elite 100: Breaking down the class of 2016

Eric Bossi breaks down the best 2016 prospects from the Nike Elite 100 camp, including power forward Omari Spellman.

 • Eric Bossi
Titans finish strong in the BCS GASO

Titans finish strong in the BCS GASO

The Texas Titans finished off the TX D1 Ambassadors in a hard fought game in the <I>Bryan College Station Great American Shoot-Out</I> title game, 70-

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 • Blue Zertuche
Briscoe makes grade at Dallas EYBL

Briscoe makes grade at Dallas EYBL

Five-star point guard Isaiah Briscoe earned high marks for his work at the Dallas EYBL over the weekend. Get a full recap.

 • Eric Bossi
2014 5A Team/Player Handbook

2014 5A Team/Player Handbook

In the class 5A division, the Converse Judson Rockets come in ranked No.1 in the state and New Hampshire signee, Tanner Leissner is a big reason why.

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 • Blue Zertuche
DeSoto wins opener

DeSoto wins opener

DeSoto used the their bench to give them a lift, but it was T.J. Maston that gave the Wildcats trouble in the middle in a DeSoto win.

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 • Blue Zertuche