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Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:23 AM

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I'm 5'9". I could really jump, TD.
In college, my Standing Vertical was measured at 45&1/8th inches. I was about 5'8" then
The math is simple. At 68", my fingertips were at 84 or 85" when I raised my hand up..add 45" and we're at 129 or 130".
My hand is 7.5" from wrist to fingertips. So, my wrist is around 2" above the rim.
Give me a running start, and my entire hand is 6" above the rim.
Today, my vertical is about 12", maybe it's less. So that talent is long gone.

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