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Josiah James recruited Trae Hannibal to his AAU team. Can Hannibal help James to USC?

Trae Hannibal, slumped into a bleacher seat at James Island Charter High School, casually yelled out to the most high-profile teammate of his basketball career.

“Hey Josiah,” he said, “Spurs Up.”

Josiah James caught eyes with Hannibal, grinned and held out a pinky and thumb. Around his wrist sat a garnet band.

“Spurs Up,” James replied.

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Over the next couple hours, James and Hannibal shared more than laughs with one another.