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<p>Day 1 had plenty of talent throughout. The wings and forwards shined the most with stellar play, but the guards showed up too. Here are some of the players that stood out on Day 1 of the Windy City War. The level of competition set the tone for what should be an exciting rest of the event.</p>
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<p>Jerron Duncan (2029) | G/F | ALL IN - 15U Davis</p>
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<p>Duncan is a versatile wing who impacts the game in multiple ways. He's a physical finisher who doesn't shy away from contact at the rim, showing great body control and protection of the ball on his drives too. He also demonstrated impressive court vision with accurate dump-off and skip passes to open teammates. He has a quick crossover that allows him to get past his defender. On the defensive end, he uses his athleticism to contest and block shots at the rim. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2548708' first='Daishawn' last='Campbell'] (2029) | G | ALL IN - 15U Davis</p>
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<p>Campbell is a quick, shifty guard with a strong handle. He is constantly getting downhill and finishing quality looks at the rim. He displayed a nice touch on his floater when the defense cut him off. Campbell displayed a variety of ways he gets open, including effective spin moves and in and out dribbles. </p>
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<p>Kenny Johnson (2029) | F | ABC Young Lions 15U - 3</p>
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<p>Johnson played a pivotal role in the Lions win. He was knocking down threes throughout the game with a smooth, consistent release. He was also an efficient scorer at the rim. A strong rebounder on both ends, Johnson earned his team many extra possessions throughout. Defensively, he anchored the paint as a rim protector consistently blocking shots. </p>
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<p>Wyatt Miller-Neal (2029) | F | ABC Young Lions 15U - 3</p>
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<p>Miller-Neal has super impressive facilitation skills. His vision was on full display with cross court passes, creating easy scoring opportunities. Miller-Neal was a reliable scorer for the Lions, finishing at the rim and knocking down threes. Defensively, he excelled as an on ball defender. </p>
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<p>Chris Dubose (2029) | F | Illinois Buffaloes 15U - 1<br></p>
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<p>Dubose is a disruptive force on the defensive end, piling up the steals. He showcased elite hands with steals on ball and in the passing lanes. Dubose is super active on the boards. Offensively, he is a strong finisher at the rim and can find open teammates with his vision. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421818' first='Larry' last='Williams'] (2029) | G | Illinois Buffaloes 15U - 1</p>
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<p>Williams stood out with his great change of pace with the ball. He has a tight handle and a reliable step back that allow him to get open from three. Around the rim, Williams has super nice touch and can finish with either hand. Defensively, he is very active and constantly applying pressure on the ball.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3603564' first='Jaidyn' last='Chamberlain'] (2029) | F | Illinois Buffaloes 15U - 1</p>
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<p>Chamberlain has a super smooth and polished game. He's a consistent scorer from all three levels. Chamberlain displayed deep range from beyond the arc. He has a solid handle that allows him to get downhill and finish strong at the rim. Defensively, he is a strong, disciplined on ball defender.<br></p>
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Day 1 had plenty of talent throughout. The wings and forwards shined the most with stellar play, but the guards showed up too. Here are some of the players that stood out on Day 1 of the Windy City War. The level of competition set the tone for what should be an exciting rest of the event.
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