<p>Which players made everything fit together for their teams? We look at those guys here in <strong>Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Glue Guys!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1049074" first="Byron" last="Carlo"] (Champaign Heat)</strong></p>
<p>Carlo was such a calming presence for this squad that made everything run smooth for this group.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1049056" first="Caleb" last="Jenkins"] (RISE)</strong></p>
<p>Jenkins proved to be a plus rebounder on the interior that also scored when needed and played solid defense.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210372" first="Donovan" last="Jones"] (Illinois Hoopstars)</strong></p>
<p>Jones settled into his role as the spring went along seeing himself as a rock solid guard that could score when needed.</p>
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<p><strong>Mikwon Jones (Illinois Heat)</strong></p>
<p>Physical player that made plays when his team needed him most.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="925224" first="Nick" last="Martinelli"] (Meanstreets)</strong></p>
<p>Martinelli did the little things and was so efficient with his touches for Meanstreets.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048722" first="Garrett" last="Bolte"] (Breakaway)</strong></p>
<p>Bolte is a face up four that rebounded and joined the three point barrage of his teammates at times.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210406" first="Jack" last="Seibert"] (Illinois Bears)</strong></p>
<p>Seibert is a combo forward that turned it up in July with his production on the boards, defensively, and scoring.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1215835" first="DeVon" last="Oregon"] (M14)</strong></p>
<p>Angular point guard that was rock solid on both ends of the floor playing his role for M14.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="939049" first="Cade" last="Altadonna"] (Illinois Bears)</strong></p>
<p>Altadonna picked his spots to score, but the Highland point guard showed he can be an all-around player this summer.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048327" first="Ryan" last="Kenney"] (Chicago Lockdown)</strong></p>
<p>Kenney is a junk yard dog defender that boards with tenacity, sets screen, and plays defense.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863601" first="Gabe" last="Madej"] (Young & Reckless)</strong></p>
<p>Great utility guy that can score inside and out when opportunities presented themselves, but was a willing rebounder/defender even when not scoring.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210387" first="Lane" last="McVicar"] (M14)</strong></p>
<p>Another wing that can knock down shots, but brought toughness all the time even when not scoring.</p>
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<p><strong>Calvin Robbins (Mac Irvin Fire)</strong></p>
<p>High energy 2024 power forward that played with a ton of energy on the glass and swatting shots.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106936" first="Ryan" last="Renfro"] (Fundamental U Grey 17U)</strong></p>
<p>This is the definition of be a star in your role! Rebounds, defends, runs the floor.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210438" first="Mark" last="Williams"] (Kessel Heat 17U)</strong></p>
<p>Tough kid that knows his strengths. Zion Benton product rebounded, defended, and slashed when opportunities presented.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1200931" first="Julian" last="Green"] (Hoops 4 Health)</strong></p>
<p>DePaul Prep guard is a guard that pushes in the open floor and find spots to assert himself.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048721" first="Elijah" last="Jointer"] (Chicago Lockdown)</strong></p>
<p>Junk yard dog rebounder that can also hit an open face up shot and competed on the defensive end.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1215298" first="Mark" last="Nikolich-Wilson"] (Full Package)</strong></p>
<p>Really like what this Rolling Meadows post brings as a passer and rebounder for his skilled Full Package 16U squad.</p>
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