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Gage Mayfield, a rising senior at Hale County High, is a highly sought-after basketball recruit for the 2026 class.

Mayfield has received offers from several major programs, including Alabama, where he could follow in the footsteps of NBA player and UA alum Herb Jones.

Mayfield overcame a serious knee injury to become a standout player.

Mayfield's recruitment is ongoing, with Tennessee being his first official visit.

MOUNDVILLE, Ala. — One of high school basketball’s rising stars is making the small town of Moundville a must-stop for coaches nationwide.

Blink, and you could miss Hale County High. Nonetheless, the quaint, red-bricked schoolhouse is becoming a popular GPS destination.

The 3A school serves just 379 students, including rising senior Gage Mayfield, a

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