For many young hoops stars, grassroots basketball has laid the foundation for success. It has been an important, life-changing chapter that has opened several doors for the future. And, just like that, it is over for the 2018 class.

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After playing their final AAU games, several of the stars from the Nike EYBL shared their thoughts and gave a tribute to the past on social media.

Shareef O'Neal (California Supreme, Flo40 No. 27, Arizona)

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Simisola Shittu (CIA Bounce, Flo40 No. 11)

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Coby White (Team CP3, Flo40 No. 16, North Carolina)

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Cole Swider (BABC, Flo40 No. 37, Villanova)

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Ayo Dosunmu (Mac Irvin Fire, Flo40 No. 26)

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Taeshon Cherry (Oakland Soldiers, Flo40 No. 31, USC)

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Myles Dread (Team Takeover, Penn State)

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Alex Lomax (Team Penny)

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Marvin Bagley III (Nike Phamily, Flo40 No. 1)

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The ride might be over for the 2018 class, but stars like 2019 Flo40 No. 19 Tyrese Maxey of RM5 Elite are already gearing up for next summer.

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The hoops world will definitely be ready to see what's next, too.

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