And yet, what appears to be the next big high school signing by a European team barely registers on the big-time recruiting radar.

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Some would have dropped out of high school, but instead come to school so they can be on the handball team.

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But the Tennessee teen never let it be his kryptonite, eventually going on to play on the defensive line for Morristown West High School's beloved Trojans football team, friend Lyric McCaroll said.

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