Mr. Basketball Candidates: Nate Kennell

<p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In this series we take a look at the potential candidates for Mr. Basketball in the state of Illinois for this upcoming season.  Here we profile Metamora 2016 shooting guard <strong>Nate Kennell</strong>.</span></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Profile:</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kennell elevated his game to new heights this past spring and summer.  He is an elite shooter that might be the best pure perimeter shooter in the state.  Where his game saw great advancements was off the bounce and his ability to score in more ways.  Kennell is committed to Bradley.</span></span></p> <p><br /> <strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Odds to Win:</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">15/1</span></span><br />  </p> <p><br /> <strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Why he Can Win:</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">He very well could average more points per game than any player in the state of Illinois this season.  It wouldn’t surprise us at all to see him post 30+ a contest.  Last season he had some ridiculous scoring outputs and with his improved game that should continue if not increase as a senior.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Obstacles to Win:</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Not a ton of high profile games will hurt the senior guard.  He doesn’t play on a tradition powerhouse program that gets a ton of media attention although they have had several quality players over the years.</span></span></p>