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    Kobe Bufkin

    KobeBufkin

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    • Birthdate
      21/9/2003
    • College
      Michigan
    • Draft Info
      2023: Rd 1, Pk 15 (ATL)
    • Birthplace
      Grand Rapids, MI

    Stats

    • PTS
      4.2
    • REB
      1.6
    • AST
      1.3
    • FG%
      35.5
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            Fueled by a career-high 41 points from Kobe Bufkin, the South Bay Lakers defeated the Capital City Go-Go 124-111 on Wednesday night at CareFirst Arena.
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