16 X-Factor Players in Super Sectionals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What players are the x-factors for their teams to advance to the state final four on Monday night?&nbsp; We look at the 3A and 4A field selecting one for each of the 16 teams remaining in <strong>16 X-Factor Players in Super Sectionals</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>3A</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Patrick vs Mt. Carmel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2815595' first='Nevaeh' last='Hawkins'] (St. Patrick)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The bouncy four man is a high energy forward that gets on the offensive glass for second chance points and impacts defensively with his length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323290' first='Claude' last='Mpouma'] (Mt. Carmel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone knows about the Caravan's Big 3, but their x-factor is the best offensive lineman in the state Mpouma who brings them a massive body inside on the defensive end and glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DePaul Prep vs Kaneland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2391672' first='Jeffrey' last='Hassan'] (Kaneland)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top 10 sophomore is Kaneland's best long term prospect and what he brings defensively as a rebounder and rim protector could be huge against the DePaul Prep offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323334' first='AJ' last='Chambers'] (DePaul Prep)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chambers might not get the pub of the other guards for DePaul Prep, but when he is making a difference scoring and defensively this team goes to a whole different level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brother Rice vs Peoria</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2538949' first='KJ' last='Morris'] (Brother Rice)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris is a strong and angular guard that brings a nice combination of quickness and power to the table being able to be a spark scoring inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2734391' first='Fenix' last='Foy'] (Peoria)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many wings for Brother Rice Foy will need to step up on the defensive end along with helping Stowers from a scoring standpoint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chatham Glenwood vs Triad</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2815576' first='Cameron' last='Appenzeller'] (Chatham Glenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yes Appenzeller is going to be a high first round pick in the MLB Draft in July, but first this versatile forward is playing a huge role in Glenwood's March run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2823684' first='Nolan' last='Keller'] (Triad)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keller is a perimeter shot maker in the junior class that will need to step up as a scorer for Triad in the super!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>4A</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenwood vs Rich Township</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1385283' first='Aleks' last='Alston'] (Kenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alston is one of the most talented seniors still on the board.&nbsp; If he plays his best attacking, defending, and rebounding with a high motor this team is impossible to beat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845352' first='Jamson' last='Coulter'] (Rich Township)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coulter like Alston is a highly ranked prospect that has been up and down throughout the year.&nbsp; Rich will need the physical multi levels scorer and defender in this game against Kenwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rolling Meadows vs Warren</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2688322' first='Zach' last='Ausburn'] (Warren)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you saw in the sectional final when Ausburn gets a double double with all the fire power they have on the perimeter Warren is a tough out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1545134' first='Jack' last='Duffer'] (Rolling Meadows)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus shot maker from beyond the arc that plays well off Miletic's passing.&nbsp; Will have a tough matchup with Davis on the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbard West vs Evanston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552441' first='Josh' last='Abushanab'] (Glenbard West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This big and physical small forward from Glenbard West is a three and D wing who can knock down shots and defend at a high level on the perimeter which he will need to do against Evanston's plethora of weapons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2540157' first='Vito' last='Rocca'] (Evanston)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone knows about his brother Theo, but the sophomore Rocca brings plus athleticism, slashing, and can also knock down shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quincy vs Benet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1766498' first='Kamren' last='Wires'] (Quincy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wires runs the show for the Blue Devils.&nbsp; He is a high IQ guard that makes their Big 3 look their best.&nbsp; His scrappy defense will be needed against Benet's stellar backcourt as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2105390' first='Jayden' last='Wright'] (Benet)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright is a combo guard that can really shoot it from distance.&nbsp; He is a microwave scorer that can turn a couple possession game into a sizeable margin in a hurry!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->