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<p>Forget the transfer portal for a minute college coaches! There are still a lot of potential scholarship talents on the board in the state of Illinois who remain in the tournament. We examine them here and who to watch in <strong>Sectionals Breakdown: Top 20 Unsigned Seniors</strong>!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373451' first='Jurrell' last='Baldwin'] (Hyde Park)</strong></p>
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<p>Baldwin sets at the top of the board with his size for position and strength on the wing. Can make shots and play with physicality. Legit low-major prospect for sure!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157352' first='Jaylan' last='McElroy'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p>
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<p>McElroy is a long and rangy four that plays taller than his height because of his length and athleticism. Plus post defender that blocks shots and finishes well around the hoop with his mobility.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764717' first='Camden' last='Cerese'] (Lake Park)</strong></p>
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<p>Cerese is the top point guard still on the board. He can run a team with excellent decision making and has a knack for dishing it with flair. Elite shot maker from all over the floor and can get past defenders off the bounce. Low-majors are INSANE for not being all over him!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172774' first='Braylon' last='Roman'] (Normal Community)</strong></p>
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<p>Roman is a two guard for Normal Community that can also play on the ball in a pinch. Versatile prospect that stuffs the stat sheet, defends, and can score from all three levels. Low-majors and JUCOs should be monitoring him the rest of the tournament.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157209' first='Will' last='Gonzalez'] (Curie)</strong></p>
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<p>This Curie point-forward is a good ball handler and distributor with size. Much improved as a shooter hitting threes at a good clip as a senior while also being a very good defender.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285484' first='Tavariyuan' last='Williams'] (De La Salle)</strong></p>
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<p>Williams is a big and athletic small forward that can also play some small ball four. Stretches it to three on occasion and is an absolute force in transition getting downhill!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750594' first='Camden' last='Brown'] (Quincy)</strong></p>
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<p>Brown is a guy that I don't understand why more D2s aren't on him. Lanky wing that can really shoot it off the catch. When defenders close he can attack. Sound secondary passer and has potential as a defender.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285481' first='Noah' last='Cleveland'] (Normal Community)</strong></p>
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<p>Cleveland has shined as a senior with his toughness and crafty scoring inside. Kid is a monster on the glass as well. One of the most underrated seniors in the state.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157221' first='James' last='Bullock'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p>
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<p>Bullock has everything low-major and D2 programs could look for in a post. Length, athleticism, and skill. Impacts on both ends with his rim protection, rebounding, rim running, and ability to stretch the floor.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978577' first='CJ' last='Worsham'] (Christ the King)</strong></p>
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<p>Worsham is a grown man on the interior for CTK. Physical and athletic post that mauls on the glass and plays with a ton of physicality on the interior.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285479' first='Isaiah' last='Green'] (Thornton)</strong></p>
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<p>Green is among the premier perimeter defenders in the senior class. This year he has also really improved his floor game running a team and getting others involved while picking his spots to score.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2083269' first='Chase' last='Abraham'] (Thornton)</strong></p>
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<p>Abraham made a huge jump up the board with a strong first half. Plus shooter from three that has been nailing them ever since landing at Thornton.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158757' first='Meyoh' last='Swansey'] (Thornton)</strong></p>
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<p>Swansey is a big time athlete that attacks the hoop with force! Also can really knock down pull ups from 15-18 feet with regularity.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285487' first='Calvin' last='Robins Jr'] (Kenwood)</strong></p>
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<p>He is the only senior and primary big man left for Kenwood. College coaches will get to see an expanded role for this high-motor four man that rebounds at a very high rate.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373444' first='Zavier' last='Fitch'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p>
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<p>Fitch is a freak show athlete that brings versatility on both ends of the floor. So quick around the hoop scoring and rebounding while being a good defender.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978578' first='Alioune' last='Mbaye'] (De La Salle)</strong></p>
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<p>Mbaye is a sleeper of sleepers that a JUCO could develop into something special! Good size and skill level. Love how efficient he is on the block. D2s could get a steal if they take a shot.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285485' first='Richard' last='Lindsey'] (De La Salle)</strong></p>
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<p>Lindsey is a wing scorer that puts up points in a hurry with his strength and shot making being able to put it in the bucket from all three levels.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750597' first='Luke' last='Hopp'] (Metamora)</strong></p>
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<p>Hopp is a glue guy for Metamora, but one that we feel would be a perfect fit for a D2 program. He knows how to board and play within a system. Finishes around the hoop at a high clip.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598740' first='Darshan' last='Thomas'] (Marist)</strong></p>
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<p>Thomas is a PHI favorite as he is peaking at the right time. Been a fan for years as the small forward can shoot it from distance while also defending multiple positions. Three and D is always an asset at the next level!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295644' first='Treshawn' last='Blissett'] (Waubonsie Valley)</strong></p>
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<p>Blissett is a long and wiry strong small forward that does a little bit of everything. Slasher that can score in the half court and transition. Also is a good wing defender.</p>
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Forget the transfer portal for a minute college coaches! There are still a lot of potential scholarship talents on the board in the state of Illinois who remain in the tournament. We examine them here and who to watch in Sectionals Breakdown: Top 20 Unsigned Seniors!
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