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Kentucky All-Star and Miss Basketball ZaKiyah Johnson claps for teammates on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Kentucky All-Star and Miss Basketball ZaKiyah Johnson recovers a rebound Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Kentucky All-Star and Miss Basketball ZaKiyah Johnson shoots the ball against Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky stands on the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky shoots the ball against Kentucky All-Star Kenleigh Woods on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Laila Abdurraqib recovers a rebound against Kentucky All-Star Lainey Johnson on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Laila Abdurraqib loses the ball against Kentucky All-Star Lainey Johnson on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Laila Abdurraqib is fouled guarding Kentucky All-Star Lainey Johnson on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Laila Abdurraqib is fouled against Kentucky All-Star Lainey Johnson on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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