Best Teams Outside the Preseason Top 10: Class 3A
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<p><strong>Monroe Area (24-5)</strong></p>
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<p>The Purple Hurricanes graduate seven seniors. [player_tooltip player_id='1062212' first='Vonte' last='Newell'] is the straw that stirs the drink, a terrific passer and shifty playmaker. [player_tooltip player_id='2303961' first='KD' last='Dawson'] emerged as a leading scorer this offseason. [player_tooltip player_id='2301460' first='Jaiven' last='Todd'] will play an important role as a 6-foot-7 stretch-forward. Tripp Griffith saw valuable reps over the spring as an interior presence.</p>
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<p><strong>Monroe (21-8)</strong></p>
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<p>Monroe is always tough, no matter who is on the roster it seems. Star swingman [player_tooltip player_id='1630105' first='Justin' last='Burns'] is back after averaging 16 points and 6.9 rebounds. The bouncy Burns is an impact maker on both ends of the floor. Lorenzo Still (7.1 ppg) looked good as a top scoring option from the backcourt this spring.</p>
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<p><strong>Gilmer (19-10)</strong></p>
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<p>Not many programs can boast having a true 7-footer. Jackson McVey averaged 19.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks as a sophomore. His presence is a game-changer in the paint. The Bobcats have length surrounding McVey in 6-foot-4 Ryder Wofford and 6-foot-6 Kohan Davis. Sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='1630080' first='Keegen' last='Bryant'] has a bright future and should serve an invaluable role in Year 2.</p>
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<p><strong>Wesleyan (21-8)</strong></p>
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<p>Wesleyan has no shortage of experience. [player_tooltip player_id='1300684' first='Josh' last='Kavel'] is one of the toughest guards in the area while James McGriff is an intriguing 6-foot-7 combo-forward that can create mismatches inside and out.</p>
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Monroe Area (24-5)
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