2028-29 Standout Players From Middle School Camp- Illinois

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kids from all over the Midwest traveled to Lisle, Illinois over the weekend in hopes of displaying their basketball talents. The event was known as Middle School Camp- Illinois sponsored by Prep Hoops Next. 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