Prospects Who Can Carry Team to Upsets in State Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What prospects could get it going and carry their team to an upset or two in the state tournament making a run?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552441' first='Josh' last='Abushanab'] (Glenbard West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abushanab is among the best scorers in the state who most don't talk about.&nbsp; On their home floor he could lead them to a regional final over York.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is putting up big numbers coming down the stretch and the versatile wing would love a shot at Curie in the regional final!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior power wing is super productive high school player that could help his team win against Mt. Carmel and make a run at Curie.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105396' first='Cameron' last='Mercer'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mercer is the go to scorer on a dangerous #6 seed that could get wins over CPS powers Simeon and Whitney Young.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125671' first='Nojus' last='Venckus'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2125668' first='Nedas' last='Venckus'] (Lockport)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The twins are the #3 seed in their sectional who could get rolling against Marist and HF to make a run at a sectional title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531961' first='Amarion' last='Smith-Holley'] (Richwoods)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith-Holley is an electric guard that can carry a team.&nbsp; He will have his hands full against a tough slate, but with his fire power I wouldn't count him out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845354' first='Oliver' last='Gray'] (Barrington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best uncommitted seniors in state comes in leading his #7 seed Barrington.&nbsp; It wouldn't shock us at all to see them give Palatine or Hersey trouble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2194655' first='Braydon' last='Porter'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly ranked sophomore duo are the go to players for #13 seed Yorkville in their sectional.&nbsp; They certainly have the upside to win a couple games and make it to a sectional semi.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552438' first='Mason' last='Lockett IV'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2125619' first='Dshaun' last='Bolden'] (Oswego East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You want to count out a pair of D1 big and athletic wings as a #7 seed?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vahl will get his regional on Oswego's home floor.&nbsp; Great first round game vs [player_tooltip player_id='2406554' first='KJ' last='Miller'] and Plainfield East followed by another battle with his good friend [player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] and Bolingbrook.&nbsp; Vahl can light up the nets and carry a team!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552460' first='Bryce' last='Wegrzyn'] (Libertyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top 10 senior will need to go for 40+ probably to give his team a chance in a regional final vs Warren.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845353' first='Amir' last='Danforth'] (Rockford Auburn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Dakota State commit has been setting records all year.&nbsp; He will get a massive opportunity in the sectional semis against [player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] and Warren to cement his legacy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2749990' first='Zane' last='Schneider'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lemont can do some damage in a winnable portion of the bracket and if they do this combo guard will need to carry them!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499191' first='Rory' last='Haas'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2839873' first='Dominic' last='Mordini'] (Lake Forest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This duo is a dangerous #7 seed as they can really score the ball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2474926' first='Kayden' last='Turner'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2834186' first='Nigel' last='Moore'] (Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They will be the underdogs against East Peoria, Kankakee, and potentially Morton/Metamora, but this young group can definitely pull off an upset or two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2927775' first='Cedrick' last='Carter'] (Intrinsic Downtown)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are not many posts that can play with Carter, but if they get past the first round look out!&nbsp; Remember the regional is on their floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2767828' first='Dallas' last='Marshall'] (Bloomington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall has put up big numbers as a freshman with his skill, athleticism, and high-motor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426366' first='Cooper' last='Knowles'] (West Hancock)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the best uncommitted players in the state this athletic big man can win games on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845359' first='Keison' last='Peoples'] (Bismark-Henning/Rossville-Alvin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peoples is a Winona State commit that we can see pulling off three upsets and winning a sectional.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323278' first='Ty' last='Laur'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laur is an SIU recruit that will play their regional games on their home floor.&nbsp; After a play in game can he lead them to wins over Trenton Wesclin and Nashville?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790001' first='Eddie' last='Smajic'] (Columbia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Columbia came into season as a title contender in 2A and we could see Smajic leading the pulling off multiple upsets in their sectional.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->